NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new creepy-crawly could be making its way to Middle Tennessee. The invasive East Asian ‘Joro spider,’ known for its bright colors and large size, was first spotted in 2010 ...

Scientists have discovered five new species and subspecies of peacock spiders in Western Australia. Dr. Jurgen Otto estimates there are now more than 60 species and subspecies of Australian peacock ...

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The mating dances of exotic spiders are captivating for sure, but researchers are interested in learning more about how some spiders are able to see in color, an unusual ability in spiders. Nate ...

A Joro spider is its web in Georgia. (AP/Alex Sanz) It was the summer of the cicada — but now, Joro spiders may be swooping in to claim their spot in the headlines. Researchers say these black and ...

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many ...

Biologist discovers unique visual diversities for rare color vision in two groups of jumping spiders. While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" ...

An international team of researchers found that the brightly colored jumping spider Saitis barbipes could not see its own vivid reds. Jumping spiders, the flamboyant dandies of the eight-legged set, ...

Jumping spiders, the flamboyant dandies of the eight-legged set, have names inspired by peacocks, cardinals and other colorful icons. But University of Cincinnati associate professor Nathan Morehouse ...

ATHENS, Ga. (StudyFinds.org) – Characterized by golden webs and vibrant brightly colored markings, the Joro spider is unmistakable. While the Joro only arrived stateside less than 10 years ago (2013), ...