While rare, lacewing larvae are known to bite humans. This is usually nothing more than a small skin irritation. Despite these rare encounters, they remain important natural enemies of many insect pests.

Can lacewings hurt you?

The bug is a predator that feeds mainly on aphids and soft-bodied insects such as caterpillars, mealybugs and whiteflies. The insects are truly harmful only to tiny prey, but you could experience a painful bite from time to time if you have lacewings in your garden.

Do green lacewings sting?

Green Lacewings do not transmit disease or bite or sting, but their sudden appearance means that you might have an infestation of aphids or thrips, and these insects are vectors of many plant diseases.