Joro Watch is a monitoring program to collect data and better understand the current spread and distribution of Joro spiders. 

Joro spider on a human hand
Joro spider. Photo by: Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
female Joro spider in web, ventral view
Joro spider. Photo by: Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Joro spider in web
Joro spider. Photo by: Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
Joro spider in web
Joro spider. Photo by: Carly Mirabile, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Joro spider distribution

This map shows the known range of Joro spider, based on data submitted by researchers and the public. Help us expand this data by reporting Joro sightings near you. 

Partners

These resources are made possible through the partnership of the following institutions: 

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Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health logo
Southern IPM Center logo
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences logo
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UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources logo

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