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    Question

     A scaly insect belongs to family Kerridae and used for

    production of Lac, belongs to order____________
    A Isoptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Diptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Homoptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Orthoptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kerria lacca also known as Laccifer lacca is a species of insect in the family Kerriidae , known as the lac insect. Lac insects secrete a bioadhesive resin known as shellac. Lac is secreted by female lac bugs, Shellac is an edible resin and is used in both food and non-food end-use industries.

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