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Flying Cockroach

Most species of cockroaches have wings, but not all are good flyers. There are several species capable of flying short distances and a number of other species use their wings to glide from high elevations to lower surfaces.

The woods cockroach and smoky brown cockroach are both strong flyers. Australian cockroaches are present primarily in the gulf coast and are adept flyers. The Asian cockroach, which can be found in warm areas such as Florida and closely resembles the German cockroach, is capable of flight. The bright green Cuban cockroach flies as well. 

The American cockroach is one of the largest cockroaches found in North American homes. Both sexes of American cockroach have wings, which are primarily used for gliding. German and Oriental cockroaches do not fly, although male specimens are equipped with wings.

Surinam Cockroach

Sand Cockroach

Asian Cockroach

Woods Cockroach

Green Cockroach

Albino Cockroach

Florida Woods Cockroach

Death Head Cockroach