Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Gardens, agricultural fields, and wooded areas where prey is abundant.

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

Larvae of certain species carry debris, such as dust, lichen, or the husks of their prey, on their backs for camouflage; they are active hunters.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as biological pest control; may occasionally give a harmless, minor nip to humans if handled.