The invasive joro spider has been spotted for the first time in Pennsylvania. Six of the giant, colorful spiders, which were already spreading across north-east states including New York and New Jersey,

The invasive Joro spider has been spotted in Pennsylvania as it continues to spread across the U.S. The giant species was first seen in Georgia a decade ago.

Experts have said they could arrive in New York and New Jersey this summer. But how much do we need to really be concerned about them?

Rumors of the giant flying Joro spider, landing in New Jersey this summer never materialized in the Garden State. But they did land in Philly's backyard. On Sept. 5, a Joro spider was found in Ivyland,

The Joro spider is a native of Asia and is non-aggressive. Yahoo Sports

Researchers from Joro Watch, an interactive monitoring program, detected six Joro spiders in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — not far from the New Jersey border. According to The University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species,