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Ladybug, e.g. (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beetle

(Other definitions for beetle that I've seen before include "8's (very small) friend" , "Insect with protective forewings" , "pest" , "Beater" , "E.g. ladybird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and The Star Tribune.
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