bad or good bug

Berkeley, CA(Zone 9a)

Here are two pics of what were 2 mating bugs. They aren't now! Name and problem with them, if any. Thanks.

Thumbnail by dun1kirk
The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a)

Oops. Do they have sharp pointed "shoulders"? If so, they are spined soldier bugs, and they are good guys. The suck the juice from other insects. If the shoulders are rounded they are stink bugs - plant suckers.

Berkeley, CA(Zone 9a)

Looks like sharp shoulders to me. Agree?

Issaquah, WA(Zone 7a)

I think sharp shoulders in the photo above. Here's a link to good photos of various sharp-shouldered bugs. Maybe you can find one close to yours and find out more about potential danger then.
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/shieldbugs.htm

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