II should perhaps have taken the time to check whether someone else has mentioned this, but in case they haven't, as we are talking about parasites etc,

... has anyone looked up "Clegg" in the dictionary? ...

... basically, a Clegg is a bloodsucking pest.


"clegg

noun
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals [syn: horsefly]"

In Nicks case, clearly the Male does the same thing.