Joro spiders have attracted attention for their large golden webs and rapid expansion across parts of the United States. New ...

A Washington College professor is calling on residents in the state to help track the expansion of the Jorō spider (Trichonephila clavata), an invasive species previously seen in large numbers only in ...

Large, palm-sized spiders are spinning massive golden webs across porches and power lines, and, according to experts, they’re here to stay. The Joro spider, which has a leg span up to 4 inches and ...

Photo Gallery National Park Service seeks help tracking joro spiders Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / A joro spider hangs from its web along Big Soddy Creek on Sept. 19, 2025. Great Smoky Mountains ...