Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug or Trash Bug)

Found in gardens, crops, and various vegetation where aphids are present.

Generalist predator; primarily consumes aphids, mites, scale insects, and insect eggs.

The larvae of some species carry debris such as dust, lichen, or the hollowed-out husks of their prey on their backs for camouflage and protection from predators.

Highly beneficial to ecosystems and agriculture as a natural form of pest control. They do not pose a risk to humans, though they may occasionally deliver a harmless, minor nip if handled.