Dactylopius opuntiae (Prickly Pear Cochineal)

A biological control agent of Prickly Pear

https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/273b4f39-e479-41b2-ae95-8124563b3c81

Dactylopius opuntiae is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Dactylopius opuntiae Scientific name
Prickly Pear Cochineal Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
666m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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Molonglo Gorge

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