It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean ...

Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia ...

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

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

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

Despite their terrifying reputation, UGA researchers found the spiders are actually scaredy cats. ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing ...

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

"They're a nuisance here in Georgia," Davis said ... that spiders can tolerate urban landscapes better than most native spiders. The research found that although Joros near busier roads are ...