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Insects showing signs of nervousness (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

butterflies

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This clue might be a double definition.

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

'signs of nervousness' is the second definition.
'butterflies' can be an answer for 'nervousness' (I've seen this in another clue). I am not certain of the 'signs of' bit.

'showing' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for butterflies that I've seen before include "coppers?" , "Skippers, for example" , "insects?" , "Painted ladies, for example" , "Nervous sensation" .)

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