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Insects
Small white spiky-backed spider whose webs cross every August trail.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland trails and understory
RangeStatewide
When to lookJuly to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesArrowshaped Micrathena, Orchard Spider
Field note: The spines make it hard for a bird to swallow.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Carry a stick ahead of you on trails rather than tearing webs.
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