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Fish coming back for fly (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gnat

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This clue might be a double definition.

'fish coming back' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'for fly' is the second definition.
(type of insect)

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(Other definitions for gnat that I've seen before include "Stinging insect" , "Small (swarming) fly" , "Small biter" , "Tang (anag.)" , "Something that bites" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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