Cactus fields spread across Tenerife and Lanzarote are where the Cochineal insect thrives. These insects can be found naturally in the cactus plantations, as they rely on the sap of cactus for nutrition and habitat. The Canary Islands provide the optimum weather and a high number of cactus fields for the ideal growth of the insect and the subsequent cultivation of cochineal dye. Show more