Coccus (U. S. P.)—Cochineal.
Classic texts: King's 1898.
Classic texts: King's 1898.
Kermes ilicis L.
Engl.: kermes, alkermes, scale insect.
Deu.: Kermes.
Fran.: kermes.
Suom.: kermeskirva.
Ital.: chermes.
Span.: quermes.
Bot. syn.: Chermes bauhini Planchon, Coccus bauhini Tozz., Coccus ilicis L., Kermococcus ilicis Leon.
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