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Invasive Flying Joro Spiders Spreading Along East Coast, Experts Say No Major Threat

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Invasive Flying Joro Spiders Spreading Along East Coast, Experts Say No Major Threat
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The Joro spider, a large, venomous but docile spider native to East Asia, is spreading to the D.C. area. Despite its intimidating size, experts assure that its fangs are too small to harm humans or pets. The spider helps control invasive pests and travels by "ballooning" on wind currents. As climate change warms northern regions, these spiders are moving further north. Experts advise not to fear but to admire these colorful spiders.

Topics:nationenvironment#climate-change#east-asia#entomology#environment#invasive-species#joro-spider
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  1. Venomous flying spiders are coming to the DC region. Why you ‘don’t need to run to the hills’  WTOP
  2. Flying venomous Joro spiders may spread to New Jersey this summer  WPVI-TV
  3. Meet the shy, invasive spider riding winds along the East Coast  Axios
  4. "Creepy crawly" giant flying Joro spiders are spreading to the Northeast U.S., experts say  CBS News
  5. Giant, invasive joro spiders to spread on US east coast – but pose no huge threat  The Guardian

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