Shiverpedes belonged to a species of insectoids.
Insectoid described species that possessed characteristics similar to those of insects. The Culisetto represented a sentient insectoid species, while the Geonosians were classified as semi-insectoid. Furthermore, the Sugi were another sentient race that were falsely identified as insectoid because they wore power suits equipped with insectoid legs. In addition, the Colicoid species was also considered insectoid.