Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Found in gardens, crops, and forests where aphids and other soft-bodied insects are present.

Carnivorous. They primary eat aphids, but also consume mites, thrips, and other small insects.

Known for camouflaging themselves by stacking the carcasses of their prey and other debris on their backs using specialized bristles.

Highly beneficial for biological pest control; however, they can occasionally deliver a minor, non-venomous 'pinch' to humans.