Brown Lacewing (Larval debris packet)

Found in gardens, forests, and agricultural fields on foliage of trees, bushes, and low-growing vegetation. Sometimes accidental intruders in homes.

Predaceous; larvae and adults feed on soft-bodied insects like aphids, scales, mealybugs, mites, and insect eggs (often called 'aphid wolves').

The larvae of some species cover themselves with debris (remains of prey, lichens, or plant matter) as camouflage to sneak up on prey and avoid predators. They are active hunters.

Benefits: Highly beneficial biological control agents that consume large numbers of garden pests. Risks: Harmless to humans; they do not bite or sting.