Debris-carrying Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Found on various plants, shrubs, and trees in gardens and agricultural settings

Predatory; feeds primarily on aphids, mites, scale insects, and other soft-bodied garden pests

Larvae exhibit a camouflaging behavior by attaching the husks of their prey and other organic debris to their backs using hooked bristles called scutisetae

Extremely beneficial as a biological pest control agent; occasionally they may cause a minor, harmless nip to human skin if handled