Here's what the corner of our porch has looked like for the past coupla weeks. I've since researched and found what these bugs are, contrary to my open inquiry in the video. They are Eastern Boxelder bugs. They have quite overstayed their "welcome" in my book, but Ron thinks they're cool. This snippet is from an article online:
In the fall we will see the adults swarming enmass on the sunny sides of buildings. In particular they prefer white or light colored surfaces and a southern exposure. You will also see them clustering around the lower portion of tree trunks. At this time they are looking for hiding places to overwinter in and they will get into your house if they can.
For the record, they are essentially harmless. I was afraid they might have a termite destructive quality to them, and they do not.
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