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Joro spiders have been spreading in the United States for over a decade but they are not likely to make an appearance in New York yet.

Joro spiders — invasive, brightly colored, orb-weaving arachnids that have been spreading in the U.S. for the past several years — have captured the publics interest and horror once again.

They spiders are native to East Asia, have bright yellow and black coloring and can grow as long as three inches.

They spiders are native to East Asia, have bright yellow and black coloring and can grow as long as three inches.

The Northeast United States may be facing an influx of Joro spiders, a large, vibrantly colored arachnid native to East Asia. These spiders can balloon, or send silk strands into the air to be transported by the wind. They are distinguished by their brilliant yellow and gray bodies and their four-inch leg span., US News News - Times Now

The concern today is that these spiders, which covered power lines and mailboxes in Georgia last year, can hitch a ride on a car or in luggage to a new locale.

Its on the audience to "come up with something creative," say organizers.

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