Brown Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Found on various plants, shrubs, and trees in gardens, forests, and agricultural areas where prey is abundant.

Carnivorous predator that eats aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, mites, and various insect eggs.

Active hunters that use large sickle-shaped mandibles to pierce prey; some species exhibit 'trash-carrying' behavior, camouflaging themselves with the remains of their prey or organic debris.

Highly beneficial to humans as biological pest control agents for gardens and crops; they do not pose risks to humans, although they may occasionally nip if handled.