Green Lacewing Larva

Gardens, agricultural fields, orchards, and forests where prey is abundant.

Voracious predator of soft-bodied insects like aphids, mites, mealybugs, and scale insects; often referred to as an 'aphid lion'.

Active hunters that use large, sickle-shaped mandibles to grab and inject enzymes into prey. Some species camouflage themselves with debris or the husks of their victims.

Highly beneficial as biological pest control for gardens and crops. While harmless to humans, they can occasionally give a tiny, non-venomous defensive pinch if handled.