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9 Photos Of The Asian Joro Spider That Could Spread To East Coast

The giant flying spider could soon be on the move across the East Coast, according to a new study.

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Last year, a 3-inch flying spider from East Asia — called the Joro spider — was found in droves in large webs across Georgia. Now, a new study claims that the insect could potentially spread to much of the East Coast by "riding the wind" of its webs.

The spider has already made its way to South Carolina, and entomologists also expect it to spread throughout the Southeast, according to The Associated Press.

The study also found the Joro appears to be better suited for colder temperatures, with about double the metabolism and a 77 percent higher heart rate than other arachnids. » Read more: Joro Spider, A Giant Flying Arachnid, Could Invade East Coast

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A Nephila clavata — a type of orb weaver spider native to Japan, where it is called joro-gumo or Joro spider — waits in its web for prey. (Shutterstock)
Researchers say the large spider that proliferated in Georgia in 2021 could spread to much of the East Coast. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)
A Joro spider (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)
A Joro spider waits in its web. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz, File)
The Joro spider, an invasive spider originating in Asia, is now concentrated in Georgia and is said to be migrating north and west. (Shutterstock)
The Joro spider is a member of the golden orb web spider genus. The spider can found throughout Japan (except Hokkaido), Korea, Taiwan and China. (Shutterstock)
Joro spiders sometimes make their homes in residential gardens. (Shutterstock)
A Joro spider spins its web. (Shutterstock)

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