Practice mode Entomology

What is the commercial rearing of lac insects to produce lac called?

Correct answer D. Lac culture

Explanation

Lac culture involves rearing the lac insect Kerria lacca on host trees; the females secrete a resin that is harvested and processed into shellac.

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