The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North Georgia in 2014, and the spiders have appeared in the Georgia area each summer.

ATLANTA — As the crisp days of fall settle in, Joro spiders are making their presence known across Georgia. These large, vibrant yellow and black arachnids have become a staple sight in many backyards ...

Have you walked face-first into a large spider web on your porch this summer? Of course you have. It could belong to a Joro spider, the large, yellow-and-black orb weavers. Atlantans are becoming well ...

Excited for the joro spider invasion?! Well if you’re an arachnophobe, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re interested in wildlife and nature, you may have a chance to watch the large black and ...

Joro spiders have been spotted in areas across the county, but what are these invasive creatures? When will they be returning? Will they be expanding? While the Joro spider season, which spans from ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking for the public's help tracking down huge venomous bright yellow spiders. The national park said the Joro Spider, originally from East ...

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A research team from the Oxford College of Emory University is studying the Joro spiders in North Georgia to understand their impact on the local ecosystem. The team, led by Dr.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ATLANTA (AP) — A large spider native to East ...