Can anybody ID these nymphs?

psionix

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^^found them on a prickly pear pad (Opuntia sp.) they were about 5/8" long and caused those yellowish spots on the plant.

thanks in advance. :)
 

Waspman

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I did some digging, and they're a type of leaffooted bug nymph (stink bug). The genus is Chelinidea. They feed only on cacti.
 

psionix

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found it!

Chelinidea vittiger

Common names include:
"Cactus Coreid"
"Opuntia Bug"
"Prickly Pear Bug"

thanks everyone. :)
 
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