Junk Bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Found globally on a variety of plants, shrubs, and garden crops where prey is abundant.

Predatory; consumes aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied garden pests.

The larvae carry a 'trash packet' on their backs made of মৃত insect parts, lichen, and debris to camouflage themselves from predators.

Highly beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as a natural pest control agent; can occasionally nip humans if handled, but is not dangerous.