Green Lacewing Larva

Found in gardens, crops, and various landscaped areas where prey is abundant.

Voracious predator of aphids (hence the nickname 'aphid lion'), thrips, mites, and other small soft-bodied insects.

Larvae have curved, sickle-shaped mandibles used to pierce prey and suck out body fluids. They are highly active hunters and some species camouflage themselves with debris or the remains of their prey.

Highly beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as a natural pest control agent. While harmless to humans, they can occasionally give a tiny, non-toxic defensive nip if they crawl on skin.