What does the cryptic crossword clue "No matter: a web spun for insects (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "insects". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOMATTERAWEB ("No matter: a web") [anagram: "spun"] = WATERBOATMEN; definition: "insects" The answer is Water boatmen.

No matter: a web spun for insects (5,7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3106 | 10 Down | 2021-05-02 flower

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