Joro spiders seen in more northern states FILE PHOTO: HOSOKUTE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 5: The Joro spider, seen here, could be headed to the Big Apple by this summer according to University of Georgia researcher Andy Davis, who said in research released in February the spider with the four-inch legs will make it there, eventually. ( Photo by David Madison/Getty Images/Getty Images)
A new UGA study found the invasive Joro spider isn't particularly phased by the vibrations and noise of city living. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski) A new UGA study found the invasive Joro spider isn't particularly phased by the vibrations and noise of city living. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski) ((Dorothy Kozlowski, University of Georgia))
Immature Joro Spider with bee in web J. Zabik UGA (An immature Joro spider is shown feeding on a scarab beetle. Photo by J. Zabik, University of Georgia)
Joro Spider by Peter Frey, UGA
Joro Spider with captured prey Rebekah D. Wallace UGA Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Joro spiders on the web, Carly Mirabile, UGA Bugwood Center (Joro spiders on the web, Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood Center)
Joro spider Detail photos of Joro Spider, Dorothy Kozlowski, UGA (Dorothy Kozlowski)
Joro spider Detail photos of Joro Spider, Dorothy Kozlowski, UGA (Dorothy Kozlowski)
A female Joro spider spins its web (Photo: Jeremy Howell)
Joro spiders are back this fall in Georgia, across the East Coast
Joro spiders: What you need to know
Joro spiders seen in the Southeast A spider native to Japan and described as being the size of your palm has been seen in Southeastern states but it could have its sights set on the Eastern Seaboard, according to a study released last week. (David Hansche/Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Joro Spider The joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The spider has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches and vegetable patches all over north Georgia this year – a proliferation that has driven some unnerved homeowners indoors and prompted a flood of anxious social media posts. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz) (Alex Sanz/AP)
Joro spider (WSB-TV)
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Shannon Ward Davis.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Heather Murray.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Tammie Bacle.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Heather Murray.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Kelly Whitted.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Christine Gentile.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Michelle Havlichek Gerry.
The Joro spider has invaded north Georgia The Joro spider is native to Asia but has now invaded north Georgia.
Channel 2 viewer photos of Joro spiders Photo by Lisa Cormier.
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