Genus Dictyophera refers to a group of insects that have been categorized based on their morphological features. There are various synonyms for this genus, and they include Dictyoptera, Blattaeformia, and Cockroach. Dictyoptera comes from a combination of two Greek words, "dictyo" meaning net and "ptera" meaning wings, describing the net-like appearance of the wings of these insects. Blattaeformia is derived from the Latin word "blatta," which means cockroach, indicating the similarity between these insects and cockroaches. Cockroach, on the other hand, is a commonly used name to refer to the various species of Dictyophera due to the resemblance of their appearances to cockroaches. These synonyms are useful in identifying and classifying these insects in their respective categories.