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Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) - Arizona, USA - Red with deep red to pink waxy scales under body - Female is 1/16 to 1/8 inch - Male is one-half length - Often concealed by dense tangled strands of white cottony wax - Legs reduced
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Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) - Arizona, USA - Red with deep red to pink waxy scales under body - Female is 1/16 to 1/8 inch - Male is one-half length - Often concealed by dense tangled strands of white cottony wax - Legs reduced
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Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia)
Arizona, USA
Dactylopius confusus
John Cancalosi
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Nature's Little Fashionistas - Cochineal Bugs Rocking the Red Carpet on Prickly Pear Cactus in Arizona!
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. In this snapshot, we witness a secret society of fashion-forward insects strutting their stuff on the prickly pear cactus runway. These tiny cochineal bugs, measuring just 1/16 to 1/8 inch for females and one-half length for males, are true style icons with their vibrant red bodies adorned by deep red to pink waxy scales. But wait! Their fabulousness doesn't end there. These fashionable critters often conceal themselves beneath dense strands of white cottony wax, creating an air of mystery and intrigue. Legs reduced? No problem! Who needs them when you're rocking such impeccable style? Photographer John Cancalosi has expertly captured this unique insect gathering in the heartland of America - Arizona, USA. The picturesque landscape serves as a perfect backdrop for these little celebrities who have made the prickly pear cactus their home. So if you ever find yourself wandering through the arid deserts of Arizona, keep your eyes peeled for these glamorous cochineal bugs. Just remember that prints like this one are meant solely for personal display purposes and cannot be reproduced without permission from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. Happy bug-spotting!
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