Information Page for Orius insidiosus (Minute pirate bug)

This species is commercially propagated to prey on various agricultural pest arthropods including various mites, leafhopper nymphs, small caterpillars, and thrips.

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Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Hemiptera
Family:
Anthocoridae
Elevation Distribution:
Phenology


Park Sensitive Species? No

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