Are giant "flying" Joro spiders really invading the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the invasive arachnids. | Yahoo News

You may have heard that millions of these invasive Joro spiders will be parachuting down from the sky across the East Coast this spring. However, scientists have advised that they are not aggressive towards humans, and their fangs are not large enough to penetrate our skin 🕷️ | Seeker by The Verge

The invasive Joro spider makes an intimidating figure with its massive size, bright colors and ability to thrive in areas frequented by humans. But research from the University of Georgia suggests that the giant spiders from Asia are actually “extremely shy and non-aggressive,” compared to other spiders commonly found in the Southeast. Read more: https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/giant-joro-spider-invading-southeast-extremely-shy-and-nonaggressive-new-research-finds.html | al.com

The Joro Spider