Finish the useful insects with one that makes a material and one that protects crops.
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The chapter's photograph of a red and black lady bird beetle
Lady birds act as a natural pest control for crops.
Lac insects on banyan trees give a substance used in paints and bangles
Lac insects are tiny creatures that usually grow on banyan trees. They secrete a semi-solid substance called lac. A semi-solid material is one that is not fully runny like water, but not completely hard like a rock either.
Two items on where lac insects grow and what lac makes
Lac insects are tiny creatures that usually grow on trees. They secrete a special semi-solid substance called lac, which is collected for various uses. For example, builders and artists use lac to make that add color to walls and surfaces. It is also an important ingredient in wood to keep furniture shiny and protected. Additionally, lac is used in printing for books and newspapers. Finally, craftsmen use this material for making beautiful and similar jewelry that people wear.
The lady bird beetle eats pests that are harmful for plants
Have you ever seen a small, spotted beetle on a leaf? The lady bird beetle is a very useful insect for farmers and gardeners.
Two questions on the lady bird beetle and the four useful insects
An insect that helps to save our crops from pests is the: