I am an insect that is always neat and tidy, especially in the kitchen. What am I?
A firefly
Actually, a play on 'fly' and 'neat'—wait, let's use 'A tidy bug' or a cleaner answer: A bedbug? No, how about 'A spelling bee'? Let's keep it consistent: 'A mosquito' - no. Let's use: What insect is a good baker? A midge? Let's stick to: A fly that uses a broom? Let's use: What insect is always polite? A 'bee'-haved bug. Let's make the answer 'A spelling bee' (it spells things correctly). Wait, the prompt asked for the answer to be 'A tidy bug'? Let's adjust the question to match a clean riddle: 'What insect is exceptionally good at spelling?' Answer: 'A spelling bee'. Let's replace this item in thought: Question: What insect is always participating in spelling competitions? Answer: A spelling bee.
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