Cicadas? Pfffft. Watch out for the flying, venomous spiders.

[SoProudNole]

First came the spotted lanternflies, then the cicadas — and now, the spiders? The Northeast U.S. is bracing for an invasion of giant venomous spiders with 4-inch-long legs that can parachute through the air.

Earlier this year, New Jersey Pest Control warned of the incoming spiders, saying Joro spiders will be "hard to miss" as females have a leg span of up to 4 inches and are known for their vibrant yellow and grey bodies.

"What sets them apart, however, is their ability to fly, a trait uncommon among spiders," the company said. "While not accurate flight in the avian sense, Joro spiders utilize a technique known as ballooning, where they release silk threads into the air, allowing them to be carried by the wind."

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[lonestar50]

We'll that's terrifying. Although New Jersey might not be the best place for them to go

 

[thewop]

Maybe it's time to tell Pharaoh to let the people go.

 

[millah_22]

Experts have warned that the spiders could spread to New York since 2022, but none have been detected – yet.

The arachnids are venomous, but Coyle says that they do not pose a danger to humans. That venom, he said, is reserved for the critters that get caught up in their webs, including butterflies, wasps and cockroaches. They could also pose a threat to native spiders.

 

[The Tradition]

 

[NDallasRuss]

 

[Joes Place]