Junk bug (Green lacewing larva)

Gardens, orchards, and agricultural fields; often found on leaves or stems of plants with high aphid populations.

Voracious predator primarily of aphids, but also feeds on mites, thrips, and other small insects.

Known for 'masking' behavior where they use hook-like hairs (setae) to attach debris, lichen, or the husks of their prey to their backs as camouflage.

Extremely beneficial for biological pest control in gardens and agriculture; they can occasionally give a minor, harmless nip to human skin if handled but are not medically significant.