Q84
The major predator of lac insect is
A.
Chrysoperla carnea
B.
Eublemma amabilis
AnswerC.
Coccinella septumpanata
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The major predator of lac insect is Eublemma amabilis.This white moth is the most destructive predator of lac insects and causes the most damage during Kartiki and Aghani lac crops, i.e., during the rainy season in comparison to the other two crops.
It was observed that the Eublemma amabilis, Holcocera pulverea and Chrysopa species are the major predators of lac and lac insects.