Bird Nest Fungus Gnat (Larva) / Junk Bug

Wooded areas, gardens, and decaying organic matter

Larvae of many species are predatory, eating aphids and mites, while others consume decaying organic material

Known for building a 'trash' or 'junk' pile on their backs made of debris, silk, and remains of prey for camouflage

Beneficial to ecosystems and gardens as natural pest control against aphids; harmless to humans