What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't prod stinging creature caught on vacation (5,2)" mean?

The definition is "Don’t prod". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). LEAVE (vacation), then BE sounds like [caught] “bee” (stinging creature) The answer is LEAVE BE.

Don't prod stinging creature caught on vacation (5,2)

Times Cryptic #28670 | 28 Across | 2023-08-01 flower

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