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Word from the Smokies: Exotic joro spider discovered in the Smokies
They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro sighting.
Giant invasive spiders spotted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.
Cades Cove to close for footrace
According to the National Park Service, Cades Cove will be closed for the Friends of the Smokies annual Loop Lope footrace on ...
Invasive parachuting spiders spotted in Cades Cove
At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...
Exotic joro spider discovered in the Smokies. Is it a problem? | Word from the Smokies
It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean for the native ecosystem?