Written in TREND he 6/7/2024 · 09:31 a.m.
Washington D.C.. – USA It recently received the arrival of thousands of cicadas that caused some havoc in the northeast region and is now preparing to be visited by spiders poisonous, and also flying.
It’s about the Joro spidera species with four 10-centimeter legs that can move through the air.
This arachnid is an invader, and can be identified thanks to its tones yellow and grayeye-catching colors.
Researchers pointed out that Joro spiders have been developing in areas of the southern and eastern coast of the country for years, but they believe it is a matter of time before they spread to the rest of the country, highlighting NY and surrounding states sometime in summer 2024.
New Jersey Pest Control accepted that this type of spider is difficult to go unnoticed thanks to its colors, however, it also recalled that one of its great characteristics is its power. fly.
The Joro spider is native to eastern AsiaIn addition, its appearance is usually greater between the months of August and september.
They usually feed on anything that falls into their net, mainly insects. In fact, it is important to mention that they use a special technique to catch their prey, which is called ballooning, and which has the peculiarity of releasing silk threads with which It is transported by the wind.
Although Joro spiders have poisonThey are not aggressive and are not fatal to humans, although their bite can cause an allergic reaction and some itching.
Regardless of this issue, scientists fear the fact of the rise of invasive speciessince they can pose a danger to crops and trees, a problem that has been aggravated by climate change and local trade.
