Cochineal beetle on Opuntia sp..jpg by hikerhamish

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09-FEB-2015

Beetle found on only one species of Opuntia.
Beetle colonies cultured to provide the intense red dye

Nikon D600
1/80s f/4.5 at 26.0mm iso800 full exif

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