Optera
The Optera were an insectoid race that were descendent from the Menoptera.
Biology
The Optera resembled humanoid wood lice. They had a heavy carapace, six arms, large eyes and a ring of tendrils around their head. They moved by hopping.
Culture
They had a primitive culture with no advanced technology. They fear the Animus as well as anything from the surface world and light. Much of their language was metaphorical and poetic.
Appearances
The Web Planet (TV)
Twilight of the Gods (Prose)