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Short-lived insect that lives close to water (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mayfly

(Other definitions for mayfly that I've seen before include "Short-lived spring insect" , "Short-lived insect with delicate wings" , "Ephemeral insect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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