Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

According to a new University of Georgia study, the joro spider, a palm-size bright yellow, blue-black and red arachnid would rather be left alone.

One expert estimated that the Joro spider could reach Middle Tennessee this year before rapidly increasing in population.

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 ...

Joro spiders have venom like all spiders, but they aren’t deadly or even medically relevant to humans, Nelsen said. At worst, a Joro bite might itch or cause an allergic reaction.

A colorful jumping spider mimics multiple species of ants, and its repertoire of impressions seems to help it scare off one of its fiercest predators.

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Joro spiders — invasive, brightly colored, orb-weaving arachnids that have been spreading in the U.S. for the past several years — have captured the public's interest and horror once again.