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Trichonephila clavata, also known as the Joro-spider (ジョロウグモ, Jorō-gumo), is a spider in the Trichonephila genus. Native to East Asia , it is found throughout China , Japan (except Hokkaidō ), Korea , and Taiwan , and has been spreading across North America since the 2010s.
A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many ...
The invasive Joro spider has been spotted in Pennsylvania as it continues to spread in the U.S. The giant species was first seen in Georgia a decade ago.
Jorō spiders can get stressed out, but while their heart rates accelerate similarly to other spiders, they do not panic and run away. Instead, the arachnids "simply stay in place," Davis said ...
Technically, yes — the Joro spider is mildly venomous. The good news? Its venom is not harmful to humans and is mainly used to subdue its prey. It’s worth noting that Joro spiders are shy and ...
Originally found in East Asia, the Joro spider is thought to have arrived in the United States in 2010. Since then, the spiders have been spotted in several states and are expected to eventually ...
Joro spiders were first spotted in the U.S. 10 years ago, and experts warned at the beginning of the summer that the spiders were moving into the Northeast. Now, it seems at least one has arrived ...
English: This Jorō Spider (Nephila clavata) was about 5 cm long. It is a member of the golden orb-web spider group. The large one is the female and the smaller one in the background is the male. Filmed in Tokyo, Japan on September 29, 2013.