Cryptic crossword clue
Yes, a film about insects 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MAYFLIES

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The straight part
We know that "insects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case insects = mayflies.
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What does MAYFLIES mean?

MAYFLIES noun
  1. Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.

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