What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insects possibly mate in spring, say? (7,8)" mean?

The definition is "Insects". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MATEINSPRINGSAY ("mate in spring, say?") [anagram: "possibly"] = PRAYINGMANTISES; definition: "Insects" The answer is PRAYINGMANTISES.

Insects possibly mate in spring, say? (7,8)

Guardian Cryptic #29078 | 8 Down | 2023-05-24 flower

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