Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)
Scientific Name: Family Chrysopidae
Order & Family: Order Neuroptera, Family Chrysopidae
Size: 1 to 10 millimeters (varies by growth stage)
Natural Habitat
Found on various plants, crops, and in gardens where prey is abundant.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; they primarily eat aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied pests.
Behavior Patterns
Many species exhibit 'masking' behavior, where they attach debris and carcasses of prey to their backs to camouflage from predators.
Risks & Benefits
Extremely beneficial for gardens and agriculture as natural pest control; rarely, they may deliver a minor, non-toxic bite to humans if handled.
Identified on: 6/2/2026