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The two principal groupings of the wax-producing insects are the Apidae, of which the honey bees are the outstanding members; and the Coccidae to which belong the Coccus ceriferus, the source of Chinese insect wax, and the Carteria lacca, source of stick-lac.[1].

1. Beeswax
2. Scale insect wax
3. Chinese insect wax


References

  1. Warth, A. H.; The Chemistry and Technology of Waxes. Reinhold Publishing Corporation. Second Edition, p. 76