Giant Flying Joro Spiders Come to the East Coast
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joro spiders, joro spider, university of georgia. What is a Joro spider?
The Joro spiders, as they are known, spawn massive webs, have a leg span of up to 4 inches and a vibrant yellow and black coloration.
The good news is that they’re fairly docile and don’t threaten humans or pets, invasive species expert David Coyle told NewsNation.
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Where are Joro spiders found?
Joro spiders are native to Japan and Asia but have been spotted in states including Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Sightings of these creepy crawlers have even been confirmed as far north as Maryland.
Earlier this year, New Jersey Pest Control warned about the impending presence of the spider in the state, and one ecologist told SI Live that it’s a matter of when, not if, the spiders show up in New York City.
Joro spiders are light enough to parachute through the air, using wind currents to travel up to 100 miles at a time, essentially allowing them to “fly.