Can't see for certain, but they appear to be aphids. You would not be able to take a photograph of a spider mite with the average camera....MUCH too small. Of course, you may have mites on your plants, too. We just can't see them.

Take a look at the attached image of typical aphids. They come in a wide variety of colors, but are basically all the same shape. Strong sprays of water will help keep aphids under control.

Here is a link that might be useful:

Thanks Rhizo_1 - the pests i have look somewhat similar. Spider mites, Aphids... they all look the same to the naked eye (at least to my eyes).

I will try spraying water - it's been raining the past few days and i covered up my raised bed to save it from the elements, perhaps i should have let it be and allowed nature to deal with the aphids.

Thanks much for your follow-up.

Trust me....spider mites are as close to microscopic as something can be without actually being invisible! If you can see these insects clearly with your naked eye, they are not spider mites.

Strong sprays from the hose helps dislodge aphids, and if that fails, you can hit your plants with a spray of insecticidal soap.