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Files about insects (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flies

'insects' is the definition.
(fly is a kind of insect)

'files about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates an anagram.
'files' is an anagram of 'FLIES'.

(Other definitions for flies that I've seen before include "Trouser zip area -- travels through the air" , "Insects; goes quickly" , "Insects; passes swiftly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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