The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North ...

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), already considered one of the world’s most invasive arachnids, has ...

A large, multicolored orb arachnid, called the Joro spider, is causing a stir in the media thanks to its arrival and rapid spread across the United States (U.S.). Read on to find out where this ...

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to ...

If you haven't met the colorful, massive Joro spider yet, you may soon be introduced to the invasive species if you live on the East Coast, scientists predict.. The predominately yellow spider ...

An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts.

The venomous noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis) has officially established itself in New Zealand, with confirmed ...

Unlike the invasive spotted lanternflies — which scientists say should be killed because they are agricultural pests, feeding on the sap of over 70 plant species — the Joro spider should be left alone ...

Stock image of a Joro spider in a web (main) and map of Boston, Massachusetts (inset). Joro spiders have been found in Massachusetts for the very first time.

At first glance, the whole narrative of aquatic invasive species may seem straightforward: A bad non-native species comes into a new ecosystem and overruns good native species. But the truth? It's ...

Read on to find out where this spider came from, where in the U.S. it is found, and how it is adapting to city living. Wild Animals This Invasive Spider Species Loves Cities.