Hello Margaret,

That looks like an aphid. There are not known to bite. You can send some to me if you like so I can confirm.

To preserve and protect fragile specimens, it’s always best to submit insects in a small leak proof vial filled with rubbing alcohol or vinegar (the postal service prefers you send them in vinegar). Place the vial in a small zip-lock baggie, then in a small box or mailing tube and mail to

Plant and Pest Diagnostics
578 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing MI 48824-6469

Be sure to include a note with your contact information including your email address.

You can download one of our submitted forms here…

https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/uploads/files/General_Sample_Submission_Form_Jan2022.pdf

We have a counter in the main entrance of the CIPS building where you can drop off your specimens if you like.

Here is where we are located…https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/location

Best regards,

Howard

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