The New York tri-state area is poised to have some large eight-legged tourists this summer.
Striking in color and size as they may be, however, the arachnids arent a danger to humans.
The spiders weave intricate, multi-layered orb webs of yellow-golden thread.
A photo of a Joro spider in Georgia taken on Oct. 24, 2021.Image: Alex Sanz (AP)
This allows them to quickly settle into new territory, provided the environmental conditions are suitable.
And much of the U.S. seems plenty comfortable enough.
The spiders apparently arrived in America sometime around 2013, being first spotted in Georgia.
Since then, theyve also been seen in Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and Maryland.
Their New York debut may happen as early as this summer.
It is a matter of when, not if.
Thankfully, these arachnids are more bark than bite.
Were less certain about their environmental impact.
So for now, you’re able to simply enjoy them as a new attraction to the area.
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