This insect is a natural guide to wild beehives, as it is attracted to the scent of honey and often flies around the entrance of beehives.
Here's how the boys used it:
* Finding the Honey: The boys were searching for honey and saw the honey indicator hovering around a tree. They followed the insect, and it led them directly to a beehive hidden in the tree's hollow.
* Protection: The boys learned from the natives that this particular insect was harmless and provided protection from the bees. The bees, having already encountered the indicator, were less likely to attack the boys as they approached the hive.
This clever use of the honey indicator allowed the boys to successfully find a source of sweet honey while avoiding dangerous bee stings.