This invasive spiderling is floating its way along the East Coast of the U.S., and scientists are left wondering just how much damage they might cause.

ATLANTA (AP) — Researchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast. The Joro spider's golden web took over yards all over ...

Don't panic, but these live here now and you're going to keep seeing them every fall as long as you live in Georgia. Joro spider. Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org On top of ...

You have likely noticed there is a new spider spreading across the upstate, the non-native Joro. There has been quite a buzz ...

Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to understand their population ...

The Joro spider, which hails from East Asia, was first spotted in Maryland in 2010. The spider has since been confirmed in ...

Joro spiders, large colorful arachnids from East Asia, are back in Georgia. Pest control companies report dozens of recent calls to remove their webs. Experts say they aren’t dangerous but are drawn ...

If you have been on edge dodging spider webs around your home, you are not the only one. The Upstate is reporting increased sightings of the Joro spider, an invasive species native to East Asia.Female ...

She’s got long legs, a chic yellow outfit and menacing twinkly eyes. But don’t worry … she won’t bite. Or will she? Over the past year, the massive Joro spider has made headlines as it expanded its ...

The 2025 Joro Spider Spotting Contest is underway, inviting participants to report sightings and submit photos of Joro spiders until Oct. 12. Participants can win fame, glory and exclusive stickers by ...

The Joro spider, an invasive species from Asia, has been spotted in several U.S. states, including Tennessee. Female Joro spiders can grow to be the size of a human palm, while males are significantly ...