[6] This species is common throughout the United States, and extends into Canada, Mexico, Central and South America.

[4] Orius insidiosus seizes its prey using its front legs and then inserts its long beak into its victim's body.

It usually reinserts its beak several times until the soft body of the host has been emptied, leaving behind the drained exoskeleton.

Although the bite can be considered disproportionately painful relative to the size of this species, it is not harmful.

[8] This species can be found on numerous crops, including most deciduous fruits, grapes, alfalfa, cotton, corn, and soybeans.