What does the cryptic crossword clue "In unusually old home, trap insect spotted in Europe (7,4)" mean?

The definition is "insect spotted in Europe". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OLDHOMETRAP ("old home, trap") [anagram: "unusually"] = LEOPARDMOTH; definition: "insect spotted in Europe" The answer is LEOPARDMOTH.

In unusually old home, trap insect spotted in Europe (7,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28948 | 13 Across | 2022-12-23 flower

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