Cochineal dye. Natural red dye obtained by crushing cochineal bugs (Dactylopius coccus). These scale insects live on Opuntia cacti. The red pigment is called carmine. Photographed in Oaxaca,Mexico | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / West, Jim |
Taille de l’image : | 5760 px × 3840 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |