Its name comes from the Jorogumo spider of Japanese folklore. It is a type of golden orb-weaver spider and spins ... were first spotted in northern Georgia around 2013-2014 and have since expanded ...

It's the time of year when the orb-weaver spider's appearance ... Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Spiders are incredibly beneficial organisms in the ecosystems.

Joro spiders are palm-sized orb weavers native to Asia. They reportedly arrived in the U.S. around 2013 and were first spotted in Georgia in 2021 ... pain and redness, USA TODAY reported.

This colorful species comes from East Asia, but Joro spiders have recently invaded warm American states like Georgia and South ... This group includes golden orb weaver spiders.

Joro spiders are scientifically known as Trichoephila clavata. They share the same genus as golden silk orb weaver spiders ... according to the University of Georgia. Web placement can be another ...