Scientist who studies insects (12)

I believe the answer is:

entomologist

(Other definitions for entomologist that I've seen before include "One who studies insects" , "Insect scientist" , "One that finds 24 [INSECT]s" , "Person studying insects" , "Bug expert" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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