pollinate
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The insects were identified as Andrena regularis, commonly called the "regular mining bee," a solitary wild bee species that nests underground and helps pollinate crops and wild plants.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
They will now investigate the sounds different plants make and whether other species make decisions based on them, such as whether to pollinate or hide inside them or eat the plant.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025
“Despite their disgusting appearance,” lovebugs provide environmental benefits, too, the video notes: The adults pollinate flowers, while the larvae aid the natural composting of soil.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
Those don't sound like organisms that anybody actively wants to lure, but these bugs are helping to pollinate the plant.
From Salon • May 27, 2025
He kills thousands of harmless insects as well, including some that actually do good, such as bees that pollinate the flowers and give us honey.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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