The Joro spider, a large, venomous yellow spider native to East Asia, is expected to colonize several U.S. states, potentially making arachnophobes uneasy.
Originally from Asian countries like Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea, Joro spiders arrived in the U.S. around 2014 and have recently been spotted in various states, with future migration expected to reach northern regions like New York and Canada.
Adult female Joro spiders can grow up to an inch in body length with a leg span of four inches, while males are significantly smaller, measuring just over a quarter of an inch. The size comparison to a standard U.S. soda can provides perspective on their dimensions.
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