dactylopiidae

• Nombre científico de la familia de insectos conocidos como cochinillas del carmín, que producen ácido carmínico utilizado para elaborar el tinte carmín.

A scientific noun referring to a family of scale insects, commonly known as cochineal insects, which are known for producing carminic acid used to make carmine dye.

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   A family of scale insects, known for producing carminic acid, which is used to make the red dye carmine.

   Familia de insectos cochinilla

   • Dactylopiidae are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
   • The female Dactylopiidae insects are harvested for their pigment.
   • Dactylopiidae have been used for centuries to create vibrant red dyes.