Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug or Trash Bug)

Gardens, orchards, forests, and agricultural fields; often found on leaves and stems of plants infested with aphids.

Voracious predator of soft-bodied insects like aphids (earning it the name 'Aphid Lion'), mealybugs, scales, and mites.

Notable for its camouflaging behavior; it carries the dried remains of its prey and other organic debris on its back to hide from predators and sneak up on prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as a natural pest control agent. While generally harmless to humans, they can occasionally deliver a sharp but harmless nip if they crawl on skin.