Junk bug (Green Lacewing Larva)

Gardens, agricultural fields, and deciduous forests worldwide

Voracious predators that eat aphids, mites, scale insects, and insect eggs

Many species exhibit 'trash-carrying' behavior, where they camouflage themselves by attaching debris and sucked-dry insect husks to their backs to hide from predators and sneak up on prey.

Highly beneficial to the ecosystem and gardeners as powerful biological pest control agents. They are harmless to humans, though they may occasionally nip skin if handled, causing mild, temporary irritation.