Debris-carrying Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Found on trees, shrubs, garden foliage, and occasionally indoors near plants or window sills.

Predatory insect; feeds voraciously on aphids, whiteflies, scale insects, mites, and insect eggs using hollow sickle-like jaws.

Larvae pile plant material, prey remains, soil, and fiber debris onto specialized hooked hairs on their backs to camouflage themselves from predators like birds and ants.

Extremely beneficial for biological pest control in gardens and agriculture. Harmless to humans and structures, though large larvae can occasionally deliver a mild, harmless pinch if handled.