The Love Bugs

[Quizmaster]

A tale of insects & associates
While Peony had a run they sat near a pool looking at the ducks moorhens,"There's the _____ ____ (9) as well" he said.
t's not for you, i think she may have been on ___ ___ (10) but we foiled her.
Maggie became impatient and told Kate she was straining at a ____ (4). "lets just eat".
He gazed at maggie with love_____(6).
Any answers much appreciated
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[lady'smum]

Hi Quizmaster,
I have 'Pondskaters' for the1st one, and 'death watch' for the 2nd one. I'm stuck on the 3rd and 4th too.
I also need the last one - can you help with that?
A clue will do.....

[Quizmaster]

Thank you very much for those two lady'smum, for the last one I have put ACDDITY (anagram)
Thanks again
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[lady'smum]

Thanks Quizmaster,
Just down to the 'straining at a ----' one now.