Are Joro spiders venomous? Huge, colorful species found in the Smokies, what to know in Tennessee
Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...
Giant invasive spiders spotted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.
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Common bacteria in insects discovered in Joro spider, Georgia Gwinnett College finds
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia Gwinnett College professor and student duo discovered that a popular spider seen in Georgia is infected with bacteria. Joro spiders traveled from Asia to the ...
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Joro spiders may look frightening, but they are not spooky | Here's why
ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large ...
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Invasive parachuting spiders spotted in Cades Cove
At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...
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Joro spiders in GA found to have bacteria that makes them potentially sterile, new research shows
New research on Joro spiders by Georgia Gwinnett College found the invasive critters carry a bacteria that can cause them to go sterile. Wolbachia, a common bacteria found in about half of all ...
Map shows how close venomous Joro spiders are to Ohio
Giant venomous flying spiders from Japan have made their way to the U.S. in recent years, and will likely infiltrate more ...
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Word from the Smokies: Exotic joro spider discovered in the Smokies
Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia between Athens and Atlanta. They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, ...