Though media reports are buzzing with tales of an invasive, parachuting arachnid with four-inch legs, the Joro spider doesn't appear to have landed yet in Arlington. The bug, a native of East Asia introduced to Georgia in the 2010s, has generated headlines across the Eastern seaboard this week. Though of minimal threat to humans, the creature's
Joro spiders, giant venomous spiders with 4-inch-long legs, continue to make their invasion into the United States, but do they pose any major threat?Dr. Michae
Once again, hammerhead flatworms are wriggling into the spotlight - this time in Canada. The toxic and invasive pests, which originate from Southeast Asia, have the ability to regenerate even if chopped into pieces. They have long been spotted across the United States and in other countries, including Canada. On iNaturalist, an invasive species reporting platform, there is evidence of Canadians mentioning the worms since at least 2019, with the most recent report logged as of Tuesday.Subscribe t
Two separate cicada broods will emerge in several states this spring and summer. Here’s what to know about cicadas and how to prepare for the 2024 cicada swarm.