Genus Achatiblatta gen. nov.

Etymology. This compound word is derived from Latin nouns achates (agate) and blatta (cockroach), referring to the natural beauty of this genus. Feminine.

Diagnosis. Body size small in the subfamily, tarsus very short, hind tarsus shorter than half of tibia. Nymphs and females with broadened terga (including supra-anal plate) extending beyond sterna.

Type species. Achatiblatta achates gen. & sp. nov..

Distribution. Hainan Island.