What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spectacle seeing insect on leaf (7)" mean?

The definition is "Spectacle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAGE (synonym="leaf") + ANT (abbreviation="insect") = PAGEANT; definition: "Spectacle" The answer is Pageant.

Spectacle seeing insect on leaf (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3116 | 19 Across | 2021-07-11 flower

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