What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insect, (unlikely) creature taking flight, rattled my host (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Insect". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PIG (synonym="PIG") + MY (synonym="MY") + HOST (synonym="HOST") = GIPSY MOTH The answer is GIPSY MOTH.

Insect, (unlikely) creature taking flight, rattled my host (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28738 | 15 Down | 2023-10-19 flower

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