Pug bug (4)

I believe the answer is:

flea

(Other definitions for flea that I've seen before include "Bloodsucking parasite" , "source of infestation" , "Little jumper?" , "high-jumper" , "Irritating jumper?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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