"My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honey-comb, which is sweet to thy taste."—Proverbs xxiv.
Because they gather and store up honey which would constantly attract other insects, and the bees would be robbed of their food but for the sting, which is given to them for protection.
1102. Why have flies fine hairs growing at the extremities of their legs?
Because they require to cleanse their bodies and wings, and to free them from particles of dust. And as they cannot turn their heads for this purpose, they have hairy feet, which serve as brushes, by which any part of their bodies can be reached and cleaned.
CHAPTER LVI.
1103. Why when the perfume of flowers is unusually perceptible may wet weather be anticipated?