Small buzzing insect (8)

I believe the answer is:

mosquito

(Other definitions for mosquito that I've seen before include "Blood-sucking insect" , "British WWII multi-role combat aircraft" , "Disease-bearing insect" , "Biting bug" , "Disease-carrying insect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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