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Definition of Dactylopius coccus
1. Noun. Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye.
Exact synonyms: Cochineal, Cochineal Insect
Generic synonyms: Scale Insect
Group relationships: Dactylopius, Genus Dactylopius
Generic synonyms: Scale Insect
Group relationships: Dactylopius, Genus Dactylopius