Which flying insect is always keeping time during a springtime symphony with its rapid wingbeats?
The metronome bee
This puzzle bridges musical rhythm instruments with the tireless insects that visit every blossom in the neighborhood. As they hover from flower to flower, their steady, rhythmic buzzing keeps the entire garden orchestra perfectly on beat.
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