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Trichonephila clavata, also known as the Joro-spider (ジョロウグモ, Jorō-gumo), is a spider in the Trichonephila genus. Native to East Asia, it is found throughout China, Japan (except Hokkaidō), Korea, and Taiwan, and has been spreading across North America since the 2010s. It rarely bites humans, and its venom is not deadly.
Trichonephila clavipes (formerly known as Nephila clavipes), commonly known as the golden silk orb-weaver, golden silk spider, golden orb weaver spider or colloquially banana spider (a name shared with several others), is an orb-weaving spider species which inhabits forests and wooded areas ranging from the southern US to Argentina. [3]
The joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, is seen in Johns Creek, Ga., on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The spider has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches and vegetable patches ...
Joro spider size. Joro spiders can get pretty big. “The Joro spider is known for its large size compared to other U.S. spider species,” Fredericks says. Female Joro spiders can be up to 4 ...
Male Joro spiders are relatively small, with legs spanning less than an inch. The females, however, can be quite large, with one-inch-long bodies and legs that stretch up to four inches.
The spiders aren't aggressive and are actually quite shy; researchers from the University of Georgia found that Joro spiders would remain immobile for over an hour when disturbed. Other spiders in ...
SC's top 5 largest (and harmless) spiders. ∎ Dark Fishing Spider: 15 to 26 mm. Despite their size, they are harmless and rarely bite. ∎ Carolina Wolf Spider: About 2.5 cm.
Female Joro spiders are quite large, about the size of your palm. Adult females will span around 6-8 inches. Male Joro spiders are only about 1/4 inch long with a leg span of 3/4 of an inch.