Chitted Spuds & Green Bugs

Just spotted some tiny green bugs on and in the sproutings on my chitted spuds
I have brushed them off delicatel;y with a pastry brush
? Any idea what they are
? Will they affect the spuds in the long er term
?Any other info please friends
Everyone is just trying to be Happy.....So lets help Them.
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Probably aphids. Just squidge them or brush them off or even rinse them under a tap. Aphids can pass on viruses that reduce the yield.