At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

traits of the species is that young Joro spiders use the tactic of “ballooning,” which involves using their web to catch wind and parachute through the air up to 100 miles, according to ABC.

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

You’ll notice the female joro right away. Their abdomen looks a bit like the business end of a hornet. A reddish splotch of ...

Flying Spiders Are Coming to New Jersey A new study says New Jersey should prepare for an invasion of Joro spiders -- large yellow, parachuting spiders that can grow to be larger than the palm of a ...

Once Joro spiders hatch from their egg sacs, they have the ability to travel several miles with a phenomenon called “balloon-ing.” “These little baby Joros have a thread of leaf silk that they hang on ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...