Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Gardens, agricultural fields, and deciduous forests on leaves and stems

Voracious carnivore; primarily eats aphids, mealybugs, scales, and other soft-bodied insects

Many species exhibit 'debris-carrying' behavior where they camouflage themselves with the carcasses of their prey and plant material. They are active hunters known as 'aphid lions' during this larval stage.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem as natural pest control for gardens. While they may occasionally give a sharp, harmless 'nip' to humans if handled, they pose no medical risk.