Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Commonly found in gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and on ornamental plants where prey is abundant.

Voracious predators of soft-bodied insects like aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and mites; they use hollow mandibles to inject enzymes and suck out fluids.

Known as junk bugs because they camouflage themselves by carrying a pile of debris, such as dust, plant matter, and the hollowed-out remains of their prey, on their backs.

Highly beneficial for organic gardening and pest control as they consume large numbers of plant pests; rarely, they may deliver a harmless but sharp defensive 'pinch' to human skin if handled.