Bug on a pug (4)

I believe the answer is:

flea

(Other definitions for flea that I've seen before include "Bloodsucking parasite" , "little pest" , "Jumping parasite" , "Leaping insects" , "Blood-sucking parasites" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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