Summary
- Venomous Joro spiders from east Asia are invading the east coast of the US, expected to reach New York and New Jersey.
- They are able to fly using a unique technique called ‘ballooning’ and can grow to the size of a human palm.
- The spiders are not considered a significant threat to humans or the local ecosystem, as they primarily target pests.
- Experts are monitoring their spread, but no sightings have been reported in New York or New Jersey yet.
