Orchard pollinators (4)

I believe the answer is:

bees

(Other definitions for bees that I've seen before include "Honey makers" , "Honeymakers" , "Drones and workers" , "Apiary inhabitants" , "Four-winged insects" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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