The oriental cockroach, also known as the water bug, is a common household pest. It is often mistaken for other similar-looking insects and identified by different names. Some common synonyms for the oriental cockroach are black beetle, Bombay canary, shinereplacehoder, and Asiatic beetle. Another name for it is the smoky brown cockroach, which refers to the brownish color of its body. The term water bug is also sometimes used to describe the insect. However, it should be noted that the term water bug can also refer to other insects such as giant water bugs and may cause confusion.