Cochineal Insect On The Lower Abaxial Face Sides Of Leaves Of An Anthurium Plant. Dactylopius Is A Insect Known Commonly As Cochineal, That Belongs To The Family Dactylopiidae Signoret From The Super Family Coccoidea Scale Insects Within The Order Hemiptera.

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