Cochineal cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera) with insects that feed on it, including the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1801, after J. Ihle.

  • Ihle, Johann-Eberhard, 1727-1814.
Date:
27 November 1801
Reference:
25390i

Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Cochineal cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera) with insects that feed on it, including the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1801, after J. Ihle. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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