Garbage Bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, crops, and landscapes on foliage where prey is abundant.

Diet & Feeding

Voracious predator of soft-bodied insects like aphids, mites, and scale insects.

Behavior Patterns

The larva camouflages itself by attaching the remains of its prey and other debris (like dust or lichen) to its back to hide from predators.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and agriculture as a biological pest control; occasionally they may accidentally nip human skin, causing minor irritation.

Identified on: 12/27/2025