See text Ectobiidae (formerly Blattellidae)[1][2] is a family of the order Blattodea (cockroaches).

This family contains many of the smaller common household pest cockroaches, among others.

The Anaplectinae, previously placed here, have now been elevated to family level.

NB: subfamilies marked § are complete list as of 2020: Auth.

: Karny, 1908 – worldwide § Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1865 – Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia § – Mexico, Central and South America Worldwide distribution, selected genera: