The jorō spider is spreading across the Southeast. Here's what an expert said about the likelihood of the big yellow spiders coming to Arizona.

The joro spider, an invasive species from Japan, has rapidly spread throughout the southeastern United States and is now advancing beyond that area. Known for their striking yellow and black ...

Known for their striking yellow and black appearance and impressive size — adult females can have legs reaching up to 3 inches long — joro spiders belong to the orb-weaver family and are ...

5. Northern Yellow Sac Spiders The northern yellow sac spider (Cheiracanthium mildei) is a small spider that commonly inhabits many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia ...

Joro spiders were first found in the U.S. in 2014. Since then, the invasive species that's native to east Asia has been spotted in several states.

It's actually shy. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, the joro spider −a palm-size bright yellow, blue-black and red arachnid− would rather be left alone than attack a human.

Yellow sac spiders are common household pests with a painful bite. Learn more about how to identify yellow sac spiders, signs you have them, prevention methods, and more.

The scientists who found the spider say it can be found in Cave Creek Canyon, high-elevation areas near Onion Saddle and Barfoot Park. They say it is the only tarantula in the Chiricahua Mountains ...

That color yellow tempts bees and flies into a spider’s web, a new study suggests. Orb weaver spiders get their name because they spin and sit on circular webs (SN: 8/8/17).

The joro spider, an invasive species from Japan, has rapidly spread throughout the southeastern United States and is now advancing beyond that area. Known for their striking yellow and black ...