In Florida, the term "palmetto bug" is often used interchangeably with "cockroach." It specifically refers to the Florida woods cockroach, which is native to the region. Both palmetto bugs and other cockroaches belong to the same insect order, making them similar in many ways. However, palmetto bugs are noticeably larger and have distinct dark brown to black coloring. For more on the Florida woods cockroach, see this article.