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Subsidiary illustration of butterfly maybe not caught (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inset

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'subsidiary illustration' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for inset that I've seen before include "Small picture within a large one" , "Extra page or piece added to enlarge" , "Picture placed within another" , "Minor figure" , "Small map within another" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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