‘Zillions’ of big spiders are about to invade the East Coast
By Allison Finch, AccuWeather staff writer Published Mar. 11, 2022 5:04 PM CDT | Updated Mar. 14, 2022 After rapidly reproducing in Georgia last year, the Joro spider, native to East Asia, could spread to much of the East Coast in the coming year,according to new research from the University of Georgia, which also suggests the arachnids’ ability to survive certain weather conditions will influence just how far north they move. The Joro spider is a part of the Trichonephila clavata species and is part of a group of spiders known for highly organized, wheel-shaped webs. The females have colorful yellow, red and blue markings on … Continue reading ‘Zillions’ of big spiders are about to invade the East Coast