pollinator

American  

[pah-luh-nayt-er] / ˈpɑ ləˌneɪt ər /

noun

1. an insect or other animal that pollinates a plant.

2. a plant which provides pollen for cross-pollination.

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Example Sentences

She said people could get involved in different ways such as pollinator monitoring in the spring, creating bug hotels or leaving water for birds in gardens.

From BBC

Monarchs depend on everyday people—farmers, gardeners and city planners—planting milkweed and protecting pollinator spaces, so their recovery depends on cooperation, not coercion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its discovery reveals how many of Australia's native pollinators have yet to be studied or even recognized.

From Science Daily

Former University of California, Riverside entomology graduate student Michelle Miner questioned whether the added pressure from aggressive ants could be making things worse for these essential pollinators.

From Science Daily

Pumpkin Fanatic includes more than 50,000 entries, mapping out each pumpkin’s seed and pollinator.

From The Wall Street Journal