Cryptic crossword clue
Live, male lepidopterans— huge ones 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BEHEMOTHS

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The straight part
We know that "huge ones" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case huge ones = behemoths.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEHEMOTHS mean?

BEHEMOTHS noun
  1. A great and mighty beast God shows Job in Job 40:15–24.
  2. (by extension) Any great and mighty monster.
  3. Something which has the qualities of great power and might, and monstrous proportions.

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