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About the American Cockroach
At the adult stage, these roaches can be just over 3 inches, or 50mm, in length. They are a reddish brown or deep mahogany color and have a slight yellow band behind the head. The American Cockroach has also been called the Palmetto Bug or Water Bug. These Roaches can fly.