It is a lacewing larva or sometimes just called a “junk bug” because of the junk it carries around on its back. The tiny larvae come up with all sorts of creative disguises to confuse predators. Other larvae may use bits and pieces of leaves, dead insects or whatever debris is available. I have seen these in other gardens, but never tried to find out what they were.
What an incredible camouflage! Well caught in the flower.
Thanks Hans! They are interesting to photograph! At first you just think it is just something that fell there, but then you notice it is moving around!
It hides its identity very well. The flower provides a lovely background!
Thanks Belinda! We saw a couple of these in our gardens last year, but did not know what they were. Saw this one this year and researched it this year to find out what it was.
Amazing camouflage and unique shots, Reed!
Thanks Donna! It was something new to photograph in the gardens,
Cool. There are several species of moth that do the same, among them bagworms.
Thanks Steve! That Added info is good to know! I originally just looked on the internet to find some info on them.
Beautiful
Thanks so much!