Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Gardens, agricultural fields, forests, and occasionally residential areas attached to walls or clothing

Aphids, mites, scale insects, insect eggs, and other small soft-bodied insects

Larvae carry a 'trash' or 'junk' shield made of dead prey, lichen, and plant material to camouflage themselves and protect against predators like ants. They are highly active and aggressive hunters.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems as natural pest control. While harmless to humans, they can occasionally give a tiny, non-venomous 'pinch' or bite if they crawl on skin, but this is rare and medically insignificant.