Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Gardens, agricultural fields, and wooded areas with low-growth vegetation

Generalist predator, primarily eating aphids, mites, scale insects, and insect eggs

Many species are cargo carriers that accumulate debris, lichens, and carcasses of prey on their backs for camouflage and protection from predators like ants

Highly beneficial for ecosystems and gardens as a natural pest control agent against aphids; they can occasionally give a minor, non-toxic bite to humans if handled