Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Found in gardens, crops, and landscapes with high aphid populations

Carnivorous; primarily feeds on aphids, mites, and soft-bodied insects

Known as 'trash carriers' or 'junk bugs' because they pile the remains of their prey and organic debris on their backs for camouflage; highly aggressive predators during this stage

Benefit: Extremely beneficial to gardens and agriculture as a natural pest control; Risk: May occasionally nip humans with their mandibles if handled, though they are medically insignificant