What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spot threat to crops – time to get away (5)" mean?

The definition is "Spot". The wordplay uses a deletion. LOCUS (deletion) = LOCUS; definition: "Spot" The answer is LOCUS.

Spot threat to crops – time to get away (5)

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