Hairy-bodied insects (4)
I believe the answer is:
bees
'hairy-bodied insects' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for bees that I've seen before include "Apiary inhabitants" , "Four-winged insects" , "Honey makers" , "Hairy-bodied insects" , "spelling contests" .)