Debris-carrying Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug or Trash Bug)

Gardens, orchards, and agricultural fields; often found on leaves and stems

Carnivorous predator; primarily feeds on aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests

The larva uses specialized hairs on its back to anchor debris, such as dust, lichen, or the hollowed-out carcasses of its prey, as camouflage against predators and a disguise from its own prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem as biological pest control; while harmless to humans, they can occasionally deliver a minor, non-toxic nip if handled.