Which one of the following is an economically useful insect?

Mantis religiosa

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Termites

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Tachardia lacca

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Carausius

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Solution

The correct option is C Tachardia lacca
The most valuable species is the Indian lac insect, Laccifer(Tachardia) lacca. Bescides India, it is found in Ceylon, Thailand, Philippine Islands, Formosa and the East Indies. It thrives on trees, like Ficus, Acacia, Zizyphus, Shorea .
So, the correct answer is 'Tachardia lacca'.

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