Giant, invasive joro spiders to spread on US east coast – but pose no huge threat
by Gloria Oladipo from Environment | The Guardian on (#6NA64)
The venomous spiders native to east Asia look frightening, but are reportedly shy creatures
The US north-east is bracing for yet another pest invasion - this time, giant venomous spiders - as scientists warn that the gag-inducing arachnids are set to advance this summer.
The joro spider, an invasive species from east Asia, will be making a larger appearance in New York, New Jersey and other eastern US states as the summer season heats up.
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