What does the cryptic crossword clue "Late cry Eric put out getting stinging creature (8,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LATE + CRY + ERIC = ELECTRICRAY The answer is ELECTRICRAY.

Late cry Eric put out getting stinging creature (8,3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17359 | 29 Across | 2024-05-16 flower