Spot A Giant Yellow Spider? Rangers Want To Know
• Joro spiders, an invasive species from East Asia, have been spotted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• These spiders are identifiable by their yellow abdomen, striped legs, and golden webs, and are not dangerous to humans.
• The National Park Service urges visitors to report sightings via iNaturalist to help track the spider's spread and ecological impact.
Report Joro spider sightings in national park
Park rangers are seeking assistance in tracking the Joro spider, an invasive species from East Asia, within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First spotted in Georgia in 2013, these spiders are now appearing in the national park.
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