+The **Lac Insect** (*Kerria lacca*) is a small [insect](/wiki/insect) famed for secreting a natural, protective [resin](/wiki/resin) on tree branches. This valuable substance, known as lac, has been harvested for centuries to produce shellac, traditional dyes, and polishes.
+## See also
+- [Lac](/wiki/lac)
+- [Shellac](/wiki/shellac)
+- [Resin](/wiki/resin)
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