Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

Joro spider females have a distinctive appearance ... And, more importantly, they don't kill humans. And no, they can't fly. Though, they do travel by "ballooning," which may be where rumors of flying ...

For the first time, the insects have been recorded in New York’s wine country, but bug-sniffing dogs could be a critical tool to stop the spread.

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful ...

Overall, Davis' research shows that Joro spiders are one of the shyest spider species ever documented -- they're not aggressive and really just want to leave people to leave them alone ...