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Dactylopiidae

Description:

Dactylopiidae is a family of scale insects commonly known as cochineals. They are small, parasitic insects that feed on cacti, particularly the prickly pear cactus. Cochineals are highly valued for the red dye they produce, called carmine, which is often used in food and cosmetics.

Examples:

As a Noun:

• The dactylopiidae is a type of scale insect found in Mexico.
• Cochineals, a subgroup of dactylopiidae, have been used for centuries for dye production.
• The carmine dye derived from dactylopiidae is used as a natural food coloring.

As an Adjective:

• The local farmers cultivate prickly pear cacti for their dactylopiidae population.
• The dactylopiidae infestation caused damage to the cactus plantation.
• The beautiful red color of carmine dye is derived from dactylopiidae insects.

Possible Related Products:

To learn more about cochineals and carmine dye, you may find the following books on Amazon helpful:

• Cochineals: A Natural History
• Carmine Dye: History, Production, and Applications
• Prickly Pear Cactus: Cultivation and Uses