Large and venomous Joro spiders, originally from China, Japan, and Korea, are spreading across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, with reports of sightings in New Jersey, New York, and even southern Canada. Trillions of cicadas from two different broods are emerging simultaneously in the United States for the first time since 1803, drawing attention to a mind-bending fungus that turns some cicadas into sex-crazed 'zombies.' Experts share insights on the invasive species, including the fact that Joros are unlikely to bite humans or pets. The climate of southern Canada is deemed more suitable for the Joro spider than their current habitat in the southern U.S.
The most cicadas seen on land in over 220 years continue to emerge from underground, landing on trees and perching upon people's shirts, hats, and even faces. 😮 FULL STORY, GALLERY: https://t.co/c5VTbk2cRm https://t.co/K7YytH7Kcy
Earlier this spring, two broods of cicadas—the 13-year Brood XIX and 17-year Brood XIII— made history in a co-emergence that had not been seen in more than two centuries. See photos here: https://t.co/38kpNxyXRa
Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying. Trillions of once-hidden baby bugs are in the air, on the trees and perching upon people’s shirts, hats and even faces. They’re red-eyed, loud and frisky. https://t.co/cuF9nWickx
The most cicadas seen on land in over 220 years continue to emerge from underground and has taken social media by storm. https://t.co/zWRRUKU12s
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs https://t.co/7CM9IRYds7
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Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs WATCH: https://t.co/dMt3nn7wXd https://t.co/QNVtK6lpaU
Cicada summer nears end: billions swarmed 17 states. Now, flying Japanese Joro spiders loom. Protect your home with Zevo. https://t.co/LXPR341oqC
The climate of southern Canada could actually be “more suitable” for the Joro spider than where they currently are in the southern U.S. https://t.co/tmuA5cARqs
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it’s like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs https://t.co/hQZ91fVYRB https://t.co/7Gxu29AXKF
Huge flying joro spiders are on the move across the US. Are they in Arizona? https://t.co/VDl7XZ0nv4
These venomous, fist-sized spiders might spread into Canada. “It’s probably a matter of time” before the Joro spider migrates north into Canada, some experts say. But humans shouldn’t be concerned. https://t.co/DH7f8mIZwH
Cicadas are being infected with an STD that turns them into hyper-sexual ‘zombies.’ https://t.co/O3imE0I4RQ
These venomous, fist-sized spiders might spread into Canada. Here's why you shouldn't be worried https://t.co/DM2HD9qMU9
Millions of hand-size Joro spiders are moving up the East Coast. Don’t panic https://t.co/t8aMTCPpgq
Populations of the spider have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it’s only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S. Experts say we shouldn’t be too worried about them. https://t.co/VkPX73Iewj
A sexually transmitted disease that is said to turn cicadas into “zombies” and causes their genitals to fall off has been detected in southern parts of Illinois and is spreading throughout the Midwest. https://t.co/E7HMyxjVF2
Move Over Joro Spiders, Now Furry-Clawed "Mitten Crabs" Are Invading New York https://t.co/bZxuiga7GP
An expert weighs in on the future of the joro spider in Canada. ⬇️ https://t.co/SLFFPbLU4F
The large tropical Joro Spider has established itself in the southern U.S., and a study shows that it can withstand cold. Does that mean these massive palm-sized spiders are heading to Canada? Watch more video: https://t.co/lTNEHKdcJc https://t.co/U0NxE4IrGg
🚨🇺🇸 SCARY BUT SHY: JORO SPIDERS SPREAD IN U.S. Joro spiders, roughly the size of a human hand, are expanding their presence across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Originally from China, Japan, and Korea, Joros were first spotted in Georgia a decade ago and have since spread… https://t.co/Dyeg1YqwCW https://t.co/9GEU7FVwOb
The Joro spiders are coming – and these photos from people along the East Coast show what you can expect. https://t.co/ZVfD652rGS
Just days ago, invasive Joro spiders sent New Yorkers into a frenzy amid news that the large arachnids that can soar with the winds are headed for the Big Apple. https://t.co/wVp0MgBNaH
Scary Joro spiders the size of a human hand are spreading across the US Eastern Seaboard and heading north. But fear not, Joros are unlikely to bite humans or pets https://t.co/MpqlZ2cKVa https://t.co/jjDGjCYeUq
Are these massive palm-sized spiders heading to Canada? 😟 Watch more video: https://t.co/g0o6HligDy https://t.co/8WBCMMZTyp
Scary But Shy Joro Spiders Spread To US Gardens, Parking Lots https://t.co/Sn9ptlnBAm
Giant, venomous yellow spiders have been making their way up the East Coast, and people may begin to spot them in New Jersey, New York and even southern Canada as early as this year. https://t.co/yS851GOEfS
Joro spiders are a large, venomous invasive spider species becoming more common on the U.S. east coast. What you should know: https://t.co/keqMx1RS6a https://t.co/7yxRIS6c7x
Scary but shy Joro spiders spread to US gardens, parking lots https://t.co/fRun5tZzA8 https://t.co/AJxl60dOqn
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Trillions of cicadas from two different broods are emerging simultaneously in the United States for the first time since 1803. This rare double emergence is drawing attention to a mind-bending fungus that turns some cicadas into sex-crazed “zombies.” https://t.co/LKH4SzZluo
"STD infecting periodical cicadas can turn them into 'zombies': Here's what to know." (via @EmilyDeLetter/@USATODAY) https://t.co/BHv7D7US71
Large and venomous Joro spiders are moving up the East Coast. Experts share what to know about the invasive species. https://t.co/yCI5J1MJtu
What has millions of eyes and raises a 110 decibel mating din? The swarms of cicadas invading Illinois https://t.co/jSCyVVWhm7 https://t.co/jSCyVVWhm7
What has millions of eyes and raises a 110 decibel mating din? The swarms of cicadas invading Illinois. https://t.co/51g4e78tk9
The Joro spiders are coming – and these photos from people along the East Coast show what you can expect https://t.co/PjTKmZKdMI