In Florida, the most common types of roaches are the American cockroach, German cockroach, and the Florida woods cockroach. The American cockroach is known for its reddish-brown wings, while the German cockroach is smaller with light brown coloring. The Florida woods cockroach, also known as the palmetto bug, is dark brown to black in color. Here you can find more information about these and other types of cockroaches in Florida.