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1 month ago
OMG science

Secret to Joro Spiders' Success May Be Their Ability to Stay Chill

Joro spiders in the eastern U.S. build large webs in urban areas, owe ability to thrive in cities to physiological equilibrium, and have a relatively calm reaction to stress. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

What's Shy, Has Eight Legs and Eats Spotted Lanternflies?

Joro spiders, originally from Asia, are expected to arrive in New York soon and may help control the invasive pest spotted lanternflies.
Researchers have found that New York has suitable habitat for joro spiders, which can even thrive in urban areas. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Could Venomous Flying Spiders Be Dropping in on You Soon?

New Jersey and New York may soon face an invasion of giant venomous Joro spiders from East Asia, capable of flying using silk threads. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

What's Shy, Has Eight Legs and Eats Spotted Lanternflies?

Joro spiders, originally from Asia, are expected to arrive in New York soon and may help control the invasive pest spotted lanternflies.
Researchers have found that New York has suitable habitat for joro spiders, which can even thrive in urban areas. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Could Venomous Flying Spiders Be Dropping in on You Soon?

New Jersey and New York may soon face an invasion of giant venomous Joro spiders from East Asia, capable of flying using silk threads. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
3 months ago
OMG science

The Joro spiders are coming - and these photos from people along the East Coast show what you can expect

Joro spiders, invasive from Asia, seen parachuting and spreading across the U.S., heading towards the East Coast. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

Scientist reveals truth about 'flying' spiders invading New York

Americans may not encounter giant flying spiders on the East Coast this summer as only baby spiders have limited flying ability. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
OMG science

Giant Joro spiders are invading the East Coast. Don't worry, they're shy.

Joro spiders are an invasive species in the United States, originating from Asia and spreading through shipping containers. They are expected to expand further along the East Coast.
Joro spiders are described as timid and not as dangerous as they may look. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
OMG science

Yes, Giant Spiders Are Invading The East Coast. No, You Don't Need To Panic.

Invasive Joro spiders, native to East Asia, are spreading across multiple U.S. states, potentially causing concern among arachnophobes. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
OMG science

The Joro spiders are coming - and these photos from people along the East Coast show what you can expect

Joro spiders, invasive from Asia, seen parachuting and spreading across the U.S., heading towards the East Coast. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
OMG science

Scientist reveals truth about 'flying' spiders invading New York

Americans may not encounter giant flying spiders on the East Coast this summer as only baby spiders have limited flying ability. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
OMG science

Giant Joro spiders are invading the East Coast. Don't worry, they're shy.

Joro spiders are an invasive species in the United States, originating from Asia and spreading through shipping containers. They are expected to expand further along the East Coast.
Joro spiders are described as timid and not as dangerous as they may look. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
OMG science

Yes, Giant Spiders Are Invading The East Coast. No, You Don't Need To Panic.

Invasive Joro spiders, native to East Asia, are spreading across multiple U.S. states, potentially causing concern among arachnophobes. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

No Need to Panic about the Joro Spiders

The Joro spiders, also known as Trichonephila clavata, are harmless, don't readily bite or kill humans, and cannot fly. [ more ]
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