Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Natural Habitat

Flowering plants, gardens, and agricultural crops globally

Diet & Feeding

Generalist predator of aphids, mites, thrips, and small caterpillars

Behavior Patterns

Larvae of some species carry debris such as dust, bark, and insect carcasses on their backs for camouflage; they are active hunters with sickle-shaped mandibles.

Risks & Benefits

Highly beneficial for biological pest control; can occasionally deliver a minor, non-venomous 'pinch' to human skin if handled.

Identified on: 5/4/2026