Do Japanese beetles bite?

Japanese beetle bites These beetles are considered harmless to humans. While they may gnaw away at plants and flowers, you will not come across a Japanese beetle bite on your skin. There is no evidence to suggest that these beetles bite. read more

According to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, some beetles, such as long-horned beetles and sap beetles, bite hard; however, such bites are of little consequence. The vast majority of beetle species lack venom, so the bite is effectively no more dangerous than a small, sharp pinch. read more

Occasionally, the beetles will bite humans, presumably in an attempt to acquire salt, although many people feel a pricking sensation as a ladybeetle walks across the skin. Bites normally do no more harm than cause irritation, although a small number of people are allergic to bites. read more