pseudocopulation
pseu do cop u la tion |ˌso͞odōˌkäpyəˈlāSHən ˌsudoʊˌkɑpjəˈleɪʃən | ▶noun Biology attempted copulation by a male insect with a flower (esp. an orchid ) that resembles the female, carrying pollen to it in the process.
pseudocopulation |ˌsjuːdəʊˌkɒpjʊˈleɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biology attempted copulation by a male insect with a flower (especially an orchid ) that resembles the female, carrying pollen to it in the process.