Junk bug (Green lacewing larva)

Found in gardens, forests, and agricultural fields on various plants and trees.

Carnivorous; they primarily eat aphids, mites, thrips, and other small soft-bodied insects.

Notable for 'masking' themselves by carrying a pile of debris, such as dust, plant fibers, and the dead carcasses of their prey, on their backs for camouflage and protection.

Highly beneficial as biological pest control for gardens and farms. They pose no risk to humans, though they might occasionally deliver a minor, harmless nip if handled.