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

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

For the first time, the insects have been recorded in New York’s wine country, but bug-sniffing dogs could be a critical tool to stop the spread.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro spider sighting on Oct. 17. The spider was found in Cades Cove in ...

Depending on your perspective, seeing a Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful, ...

Enter Joro Watch, a digital Joro spider monitoring and data collection program created by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. The Joro spider ...

While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is quite docile and, if given the choice, will run rather than attack. It also doesn’t have ...

The Joro spider, which is identified by its yellow coloring and legs that can reach up to four inches long, is not harmful towards humans, said Jessica Garb, an associate professor of biological ...

Overall, Davis' research shows that Joro spiders are one of the shyest spider species ever documented -- they're not aggressive and really just want to leave people to leave them alone ...