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Insects in the theatre? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flies

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

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

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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