Cochineal
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| Family | Dactylopiidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Dactylopius coccus |
| Higher classification | Dactylopius |
| Rank | Species |
| Order | True bugs |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2310300 |
About Cochineal
The cochineal is a scale insect in the suborder Sternorrhyncha, from which the natural dye carmine is derived. A primarily sessile parasite native to tropical and subtropical South America through North America, this insect lives on cacti in the genus Opuntia, feeding on plant moisture and nutrients.
Cochineal Photos
