What insect is this? Attracted to Sunlight, small and fast

These little bugs have been invading our back patio in Riverside, Ca for the past 2 days. They come out in the afternoon, when the sun is hottest. They move fast almost like an ant on a mission. They are attracted to the concrete walls and are often found dead around the dogs water bowl. Any idea what we have here?

Thumbnail by MHemingway
Minot, ND

These are young nymphs of a true bug (order Hemiptera, suborder Heteroptera), possibly the false chinch bug, Nysius raphanus - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05603.html

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