Brown Lacewing (Larva)

Found in gardens, forests, and agricultural fields on various plants and trees.

Predatory; feeds on aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests.

Active hunters that crawl along vegetation searching for prey; some species camouflage themselves with debris or the husks of their prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardens as a natural form of pest control; generally harmless to humans, though they may occasionally deliver a minor, non-venomous nip if handled.