The spider’s presence in Western North Carolina was first recorded on iNaturalist ... so they’re usually easy to spot. “Here ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Though their size is frightening, the center said, Joro spiders are not aggressive and their venom not a danger to humans or pets. They do not make indoor webs. First seen in Georgia in 2013 ...

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 ...

RELATED: Joro spiders likely at home in Georgia, UGA study says Dr. Andy Davis, an assistant research scientist at the University of Georgia's Odum School of Ecology started studying the spiders ...