STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The giant Joro spiders, known to grow as big as a human hand, haven’t yet made it to New York City, but they did get as close as nearby Philadelphia, experts have reported.

At least eight Joro spiders have been spotted in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, just a couple hours away from New York City. The sightings were reported in September and verified on EDDMapS ...

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful ...

These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now ...

the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying” and “venomous” has made its way to New England. While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider ...

These large spiders with hints of yellow weave enormous golden webs. New research is revealing why these creepy crawlies are being seen in one's doorways, lamposts -- everywhere. RELATED ...

It’s so large, it might be mistaken for a Halloween decoration – but the web that the invasive Joro spider spotted in Boston ... a glimpse of their famous new neighbor. "When I heard about ...