1) Arthropod genus 2) Genus blatta 
Blatta is a genus of cockroaches. Species include: ...
A genus of insects (family Blattidae) that includes the abundant oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis. The dried insect yields antihydropin, a diuretic principle. ... Origin: L. Cockroach ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: blat′ă Definitions: 1. A genus of insects (family Blattidae) that includes the abundant oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis. The dried insect yields antihydropin, a diuretic principle.
[n] - type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide
genus Blatta noun type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide