dactylopius

• Gênero de insetos cochonilhas da família Dactylopiidae, cujas espécies são conhecidas por produzir o corante carmim.

A genus of scale insects in the family Dactylopiidae, which includes species known for producing carmine dye.

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1. Type genus of the DactylopiidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of scale insects in the family Dactylopiidae, which includes the cochineal insect.

   Gênero de insetos da família Dactylopiidae

   • Dactylopius coccus is the species used to produce carmine dye.
   • The genus Dactylopius is native to the Americas.
   • Researchers study Dactylopius for its unique biological properties.