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News Articles: joro spider

A Joro spider is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Oct. 24, 2021. Populations of the species, native to East Asia, have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S.

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Joro spiders are big and colorful, but they shouldn't be nightmare fodder

Researchers say the creatures pose little threat to humans but they are concerned about the growing prevalence of invasive species — a problem made worse by global trade and climate change.

June 06, 2024
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When UGA researchers exposed more than 30 spiders to a disturbance, most didn't move for a minute or two. Joro spiders sat completely still for more than an hour. (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA)

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They might be giant, but Joro spiders are shy, research suggests

Their gentle temperament might explain why the giant yellow and black spiders are so good at living in urban areas.

May 31, 2023
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  • Devon Zwald
The Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Researchers say the large spider that proliferated in Georgia in 2021 could spread to much of the East Coast. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)

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How do Joro spiders impact the ecosystem? UGA researchers hope to find out — maybe with your help

Not much is known about the invasive yellow and black East Asian spider, but some researchers have noticed fewer sightings of native spiders since the Joro arrived in North America roughly eight or nine years ago.

August 18, 2022
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  • Devon Zwald
The Joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. Researchers say the large spider that proliferated in Georgia in 2021 could spread to much of the East Coast.

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Scientists: Asian spider could spread to much of East Coast

Researchers say a large spider native to East Asia that proliferated in Georgia last year could spread to much of the East Coast. The Joro spider's golden web took over yards all over north Georgia in 2021, unnerving some residents.

March 15, 2022
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The joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, has become a common sight throughout Georgia and other Southeastern states. But scientists say it may soon spread through the Eastern seaboard.

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Beware the joro spider. Scientists say the giant, but harmless, arachnid is spreading

A new study says that the palm-sized spider, which has been largely confined to warmer Southeastern states for nearly a decade, could soon colonize regions with colder climates to the north.

March 05, 2022
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  • Vanessa Romo

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