Bugs, perhaps bugs? (7)

I believe the answer is:

earwigs

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This could be a double definition.

'bugs perhaps' is the first definition.
'earwigs' can be an answer for 'bugs' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'perhaps' bit.

'bugs?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for earwigs that I've seen before include "Bugs" , "Eavesdrops on the insects" , "Insect with pincers" , "Elongated insects" , "listens in furtively" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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