Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

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

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

Have you ever wondered if the mum in Chrysanthemum could be a reference to William Shakespeare’s line from Henry VI with its ...

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

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

Joro spiders, nicknamed flying spiders, have been spotted in Cades Cove.

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

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

These manholes are going to be found anywhere with urban development. I’m told these are most often at points in the sewer ...

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including other invasive species such as beetles, lanternflies and stink bugs. May be too early to tell how this new invasion will play out, but one thing is certain: if the Joro spider shows up in ...