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The Bug Buddies flew through the wood, searching for more dark spots.

“There’s some!” shouted Zap, pointing to a green and white hosta plant on the edge of a small clearing.

Lurch swooped down on the fat leaves, dashing from spot to spot, peering at each one.

“Look,” said Buzz, pointing his antennae. “They’re all along the bank, too.”

Zap looked round to see a trail of spots heading towards Gonzo’s Rock. Lurch hurried over to the trail. He flew faster as he came across more and more spots.

“I’ve never seen Lurch like this before,” said Zap.

“Me neither,” said Crunch, sounding nervous.

Lurch crawled back towards them, with a very worried look on his face. “Gather round,” he whispered.

Zap huddled in close to his Bug Buddies.

“Why are you whispering?” asked Buzz.

Lurch nodded at a group of yellow butterflies and white moths playing happily nearby. “I know what the spots are,” said the dung beetle, “and I don’t want to scare the whole wood.”

Zap’s tummy did a nervous flip. “It’s Spinner, isn’t it?” he said.

“Shh!” said Lurch. He nodded slowly. “Yes, it’s Spinner. Those dark spots are spider poo.”

Zap’s wings drooped – this was terrible news.

“Are you s-sure?” said Crunch, his big claws clattering together.

“If there’s one thing I’m sure about,” said Lurch, “it’s poo.”

“I knew he’d be back,” said Zap.

“It’s not just Spinner,” said Lurch. “With this much poo, he must have an army of spiders with him!”

“We need to tell Gonzo,” said Zap, flapping his wings. “Right now!”

Zap spotted the wise grasshopper sitting on his rock. He landed next to Gonzo, his friends following close behind.

“We’ve got some news for you,” he said gravely. “Spinner’s back.”

Gonzo nodded his head, slowly. He didn’t look surprised.

I wasn’t the only one who expected Spinner to return, Zap thought.

“And he’s got squillions of other spiders with him,” said Lurch. “There’s spider poo everywhere.”

“Look – it’s all around your rock,” said Crunch, inspecting the slab that Gonzo was sat on. “We’re in danger!”