Green Lacewing Larva

Found globally in gardens, agricultural fields, and landscapes with high aphid populations.

Generalist predators that consume aphids, thrips, spider mites, mealybugs, and small caterpillars.

Often known as 'trash bugs' or 'debris carriers' because they camouflage themselves with the husks of their prey and other garden debris; they use large, sickle-shaped mandibles to inject enzymes into prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem as biological pest control; they pose no risk to humans, though they may occasionally deliver a minor, non-toxic pinch if handled.