Creature confused by clouts (6)

I believe the answer is:

locust

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'creature' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'confused by clouts' is the wordplay.
'clouts' can be anagrammed to 'LOCUST'.
Though, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for locust that I've seen before include "Destroyer" , "Voracious insect, travels in swarms" , "Destructive tropical grasshopper" , "Swarming, destructive insect" , "Swarming grasshopper" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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