It belongs to family Blattidae, subfamily Polyzosteriinae and tribe Methanini.

[1][2][3] Drymaplaneta can be distinguished from other Methanini by the greatly reduced, lobiform tegmina, with hind wings absent, and males having maxillary palps with the third and fourth segments swollen.

[6] Two of these species, D. heydeniana and D. semivitta, have been introduced to New Zealand.

[7] Species of Drymaplaneta mainly occur in outdoor habitats such as under logs, loose bark, ground covers, leaf litter, decks, plant pots, and inside electrical and irrigation boxes.

[4][8] They sometimes enter buildings but are considered harmless to humans.