Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Natural Habitat

Gardens, agricultural fields, and wooded areas with dense vegetation.

Diet & Feeding

Voracious predator of aphids, mites, scale insects, and other small, soft-bodied arthropods.

Behavior Patterns

Often carries a 'trash' packet on its back made of silk, debris, and the husks of its prey for camouflage and defense. They are highly active hunters.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial as biological pest control; they significantly reduce aphid populations. Occasionally, they may give a harmless but startling pinch to human skin if handled.

Identified on: 1/8/2026