Dactylopius confusus
(Cockerell, 1893)
American cochineal bug
A insect in the Dactylopiidae, commonly known as the American cochineal . The has been studied for its lipoproteins, which share functional similarities with insect lipophorins. It is one of several cochineal species historically exploited for carmine dye production.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dactylopius confusus: //dækˈtɪloʊpi.əs kənˈfjuːsəs//
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Distribution
Haiti, Mauritius, Algeria, United States of America, South Africa, Peru, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Cuba, Canada, Bahamas, Argentina, Australia. Present in Africa, Australia, Caribbean, and Middle America.
Human Relevance
Historically related to cochineal dye production, though Dactylopius coccus is the primary commercial source. biochemistry has been studied for lipoprotein characterization.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Pasture Grasshopper
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Species Records and Accounts
- A novel lipoprotein from the hemolymph of the cochineal insect, Dactylopius confusus