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Prickly pear cochineal continues to spread in Cyprus.

2026-06-15 00:00
The prickly pear cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae, is still impacting prickly pear cactus populations in Cyprus almost ten years after its initial discovery on the island. The insect was officially identified in September 2016 on prickly pear plants in the Famagusta district.

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