Constellations > Constellation in Cochineal

Cochineal is a dye made from the crushed insect by the very same name. A bug which you probably encountered as a child when you or your friend used it to make red streaks between your thumb and forefinger in a wanton display of fascination.

Used in lipstick, food, pencils, paint, etc, the dye is a prolific presence in our modern life.