Debris-carrying Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)

Gardens, orchards, crops, and surrounding vegetation

Voracious predator of aphids, mites, scale insects, and insect eggs

Larvae of some species carry a camouflage 'backpack' made of prey remains, lichen, and other debris to avoid detection by predators like ants. They undergo complete metamorphosis.

Extremely beneficial to ecosystems and agriculture as a biological pest control agent; occasionally may nip human skin with their mandibles if handled, causing minor irritation.