Joro spiders, native to East Asia, spread across the US due to adaptability and tolerance of human-dominated environments, including busy roads.
Massive Joro spiders, native to East Asia, continue to spread across the US due to their adaptability to human-dominated environments. A study in Arthropoda suggests that their success in the US may be partly due to their tolerance of busy roads. The spiders have been spotted in urban areas where native spiders do not inhabit, suggesting they are well-suited to thrive and expand their presence in similar locations.
February 25, 2024
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