Cypridophobia, also known as katsaridaphobia or fear of cockroaches, is a common phobia that affects a lot of people. There are various synonyms for cypridophobia, including entomophobia, insectophobia, and acarophobia. These terms refer to the fear of insects or other arthropods, not just cockroaches. Other synonyms for cypridophobia include myrmecophobia, which is the fear of ants, and arachnophobia, which is the fear of spiders. Some people may also have an aversion to other creepy crawlies, such as worms, beetles, and centipedes, which are collectively known as invertebrates. Regardless of the term used, cypridophobia can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life and may require treatment to overcome.