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Cochinilla silvestre

Dactylapius coccus

Photo by Filochofia
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14.2815, -90.3123

Field Notes

Habitat:

Nopal

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Scott Frazier
"It is in the nymph stage (also called the crawler stage) that the cochineal disperses. The juveniles move to a feeding spot and produce long wax filaments."
Scott Frazier
Does this species engage in parental care of its young? Thanks

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Paso Pacifico Survey

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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012

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