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.

Do green June beetles 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.

Are June bugs safe to touch?

June Bugs are not poisonous. Nor do they bite or sting. These seasonal bugs are annoying, but they're largely harmless to humans and animals.