Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and residential backyards worldwide.

Carnivorous; feeds primarily on aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and other small soft-bodied insects. They are known as 'aphid lions'.

Larvae carry a 'trash packet' on their backs (made of carcass remains and plant debris) for camouflage from predators and to sneak up on prey. They move with an erratic, swaying motion.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as natural pest control. While harmless to humans, they may occasionally provide a tiny, non-venomous 'pinch' or bite if handled.