Junk bug (Green lacewing larva)

Gardens, forests, and agricultural areas with high aphid populations

Predatory; feeds on aphids, scale insects, mites, and various insect eggs

The larva carries a 'trash' or 'junk' pile on its back, composed of debris, dead prey, and plant material, to camouflage itself from predators and its own prey.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems and agriculture as a natural pest control; they pose no risk to humans, though they may occasionally deliver a harmless, minor nip if handled.