
Community identification
Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)
Chrysoperla rufilabris
- Order & Family
- Neuroptera: Chrysopidae
- Size
- 2 mm to 10 mm
Natural Habitat
Gardens, agricultural fields, and low-lying vegetation
Diet & Feeding
Generalist predator feeding on aphids, mites, thrips, and small caterpillars
Behavior Patterns
Commonly known as trash bugs or junk bugs because they camouflage themselves by attaching debris and husks of their prey to their backs
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial for biological pest control; can occasionally nip humans if handled, but they are not venomous or harmful