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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.

 

Oxford Dictionary

pseudocopulation

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.