Debris-carrying Lacewing Larva / Junk Bug

Gardens, orchards, forests, and agricultural fields; often found on leaves or bark.

Carnivorous predator; primarily eats aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, and mites.

Larvae pile the husks of their prey and other debris on their backs for camouflage. They are active, mobile hunters known as 'aphid lions'.

Highly beneficial as biological pest control for farmers and gardeners. While they are harmless to humans, they may occasionally provide a tiny, temporary 'nip' to skin if handled.