Cochineal Insect — synonyms, definition
1. cochineal insect (Noun)
2 synonyms
Dactylopius coccus cochineal
1 definition
cochineal insect (Noun) — Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye.
1 type of
scale insect
2 parts of
Dactylopius genus Dactylopius