Dye-insect

Guides

• Dactylopius confusus

  American cochineal bug

  A scale insect in the family Dactylopiidae, commonly known as the American cochineal bug. The species has been studied for its hemolymph lipoproteins, which share functional similarities with insect lipophorins. It is one of several cochineal species historically exploited for carmine dye production.

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