Bug Identifier
Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)
Community identification

Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Chrysoperla rufilabris

Order & Family
Neuroptera: Chrysopidae
Size
2 mm to 10 mm
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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