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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.
Trichonephila can be found living in Africa, Oceania, Asia, Central America, the West Indies, South America, and the US' southeastern region and gulf states. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] These spiders like to make webs where prey is fruitful, often in open wooded areas, between tree branches, shrubs, tall grasses, and around light fixtures.
The website JoroWatch monitors where Joro spiders have been spotted around the United States. According to the site, they have appeared in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia ...
Thought to have first arrived in the United States around 2010, the Joro spider is natively found in East Asia. Over the years there have been sightings in various states including Georgia, South ...
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 ...
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Joro spiders from East Asia are weaving their way into the U.S. landscape. Understand their habits, habitats, and how they affect local ecosystems. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...
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.