The good news: they are harmless to people and pets. June bugs don't bite, sting, or spread disease. The bad news: adult June bugs feed on trees and shrubs, and can cause quite a bit of damage to your landscaping. Even more harmful are the grubs, who live underground and feed on your plant roots, harming plants.

Can a June beetle bite?

While above ground, a June bug is really interested in only two things — eating and making more June bugs. “Actually, they don't even eat that much as adults,” Fish said. “All they really do is come out, mate and lay eggs. ... Native to Maine, June bugs are harmless to humans and don't bite.

Can a green beetle bite?

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. They don't sting or bite and are not dangerous to humans, but they are not a 'nice bug'. ... The adults are sometimes called 'Fig-eater Beetles' because they love the soft and easy to break skin of figs.