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

Since then, they have moved to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Alabama, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia and ...

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

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

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 ...

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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 ...

Join citizen science efforts to monitor bats, track Joro spiders and crowd-source cemetery stories.

While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is quite docile and, if given the choice, will run rather than attack. It also doesn’t have ...