What does "croton bug" mean?

Blattella germanica; German cockroach. See cockroach

What is a synonym for "croton bug"?

Common synonyms include: blattella germanica, crotonbug, german cockroach, water bug.

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1
Blattella germanica; German cockroach. See cockroach
2
small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest wordnet

From the Croton water of New York.