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A scale insect hiding under this exuded scruff on Opuntia cacti produces a red dye when smeared. This is valued as a 'natural' coloring known as Cochineal for lipsticks etc.


In context at www.dixpix.ca/sth_cordillera/flora/cacti_big/index.html
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Source Dactylopius coccus
Author Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Dick Culbert at https://www.flickr.com/photos/92252798@N07/8410000864. It was reviewed on 2 August 2014 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

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