What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fly, perhaps, one swallowed by nocturnal insectivore (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fly, perhaps,". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). I (synonym="one") in BAT (synonym="nocturnal insectivore") = BAIT; definition: "Fly, perhaps," The answer is BAIT.

Fly, perhaps, one swallowed by nocturnal insectivore (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29032 | 10 Across | 2023-03-31 flower

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