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Front wings of beetles produce some lovely traces (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elytra

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'front wings of beetles produce some lovely traces' is the definition.
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'some lovely traces' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ELYTRA' can be found hidden inside 'lovely traces'.

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(Other definitions for elytra that I've seen before include "Beetle parts" , "protection for insects" , "cases (used on flights)" , "specialised wings" , "plates of worms!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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