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Finally catch or trap insect (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hornet

'insect' is the definition.
(hornet is a kind of insect)

'finally catch or trap' is the wordplay.
'finally' says to take the final letters.
'trap' becomes 'net' (net is a kind of trap).
The last letter of 'catch' is 'h'.
'h'+'or'+'net'='HORNET'

(Other definitions for hornet that I've seen before include "Stinging insect" , "Large wasp with vicious sting" , "Throne (anag.)" , "A large wasp with severe sting (6)" , "Small flier" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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