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Insects
Large grey-brown spider found on tree trunks well away from water.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland, tree bark, cabins
RangeStatewide
When to lookMay to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSix-spotted Fishing Spider, Wolf spiders
Field note: One of the largest spiders in Indiana by leg span.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Often the huge spider in a cabin; cup and release outside.
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