Spotted insect and hen, may one say? (8)

I believe the answer is:

ladybird

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'spotted insect' is the definition.
(insect with spots)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ladybird that I've seen before include "that's spotted in gardens" , "spotted one that flies" , "Spotted creature" , "imprint" , "Beetle spotted by black" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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