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Cochineal Insect

Dactylopius coccus

The sticky white substance that the bug emits; July 26, 2006; Phoenix, AZ

by Xenomorf Mar 31, 2011 2:49 PM

When the substance is rubbed, it squishes the bug and the crimson dye is revealed; July 26, 2006

by Xenomorf Mar 31, 2011 2:49 PM

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Order

Homoptera

Family

Dactylopiidae

Genus

Dactylopius

Species

coccus

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