HardAnimal Riddle
We dwell in cottages of straw, and labor much for little gains; sweet food from us our masters draw, and then with death reward our pains.
Riddle
We dwell in cottages of straw, and labor much for little gains; sweet food from us our masters draw, and then with death reward our pains.
Choose an answer
A.Ants
B.Silkworms
C.Wasps
D.Bees
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "B".
Answer
Bees
Why this is the answer
This old poem describes honeybees, who live in straw skeps, labor tirelessly for little personal gain, produce honey for their keepers, and were traditionally killed when the honey was harvested.
This riddle is filed under Animal Riddles and rated Hard.