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Parasitic insect (4)

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louse

'parasitic insect' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for louse that I've seen before include "Wingless parasite" , "Wingless bloodsucking insect" , "Wingless parasitic insect" , "Human parasite" , "Insect -- nasty character, undeserving of respect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Guardian.
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