What is another word for dactylopius?
Pronunciation: [dˌaktɪlˈə͡ʊpɪəs] (IPA) 
"Dactylopius" is a term that refers to a genus of insects that mainly includes cochineals. However, there are various other synonyms for the word "dactylopius" that are also used to refer to particular species or groups of related insects. These synonyms include Coccus, Kermes, and Porphyrophora. Each of these terms is linked to specific species of scale insects that are often used for dye production. For instance, Kermes includes different species of scale insects that provide a red dye, while Porphyrophora is linked to species that are used for producing purple or crimson dyes. Therefore, the use of these synonyms can help provide precise information about the group of scale insects being referred to.
