Joro Watch 2024

Third Annual Joro Watch Spotting Contest

Graphic for "Joro Spider Spotting Contest, October 7-13, 2023." It encourages readers to "take a photo and Report at JoroWatch.org or via the EDDMapS app. Win custom Joro Watch stickers for: Most verified accurate reports, most unique counties with verified reports, first verified report in GA county, 10 randomly selected Reporters with verified records."

Total Reports (verified correct): 385

Unique Reporters: 248

First Report in County: 6

Most Reported Counties: 7

Most Reports: 47

Hurricane Helene affected large portions of known Joro Spider range, disrupting their chosen habitat. As a consequence of the hurricane, people in affected areas had more urgent concerns than reporting.