Be On The Lookout For A New Invasive Species Of Spider In Virginia This Year
By Beth|Published March 23, 2022
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Insects and critters of all kinds are an inevitable part of life, especially here in Virginia, where there are so many wild spaces. Yet you may want to keep your eyes peeled… a brand-new kind of invasive species may be arriving in the Old Dominion soon. A spider known as the Joro spider has already made an appearance in a few southeastern states, and scientists believe it’s only a matter of time before the creature is spotted in Virginia.
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that an invasive species of spider known as Trichonephila clavata (or more commonly, the Joro spider) could be making its way to East Coast states.
And while these spiders are a bit intimidating looking with their yellow, black, and red bodies, and the fact that they are palm-sized, the good news is that they pose no threat to humans.
For more information, you can read about the recent findings from the University of Georgia. What are your thoughts on this invasive spider species? Be sure to share with us in the comments below!
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