Joro spiders are moving into the eastern United States, but specialists advise staying calm.
Joro Spiders Making Their Mark Across the U.S. There’s a new player in the spider world: the Joro spider. These palm-sized arachnids are crafting massive, shimmering webs on porches and power lines everywhere. And it looks like they’re here to stay. First spotted in Georgia back in 2013, Joro spiders can stretch their legspan to […]
Giant flying Joro spiders coming to the NYC area
Giant, flying Joro spiders are moving northward to the NYC area: “If you’re an arachnophobe, these things are the stuff of your … source
Giant Joro ‘flying’ spider continues march north with Massachusetts sighting
A palm-sized, brightly colored invasive species has invaded Massachusetts, and one has even been spotted in Boston's historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. According to WCVBResident Joe Schifferdecker recently noticed the spider's distinctive bright yellow bands on its black legs in his neighborhood. “It’s amazing that it’s in the middle of Boston.” [a] Main Street, but this […]