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Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you encounter one.

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

The joro spider is one of the few creatures known to ... both of which are the same size or larger than monarchs. “In some cases they’ll even cut the monarchs out of their web,” said Davis.

Female Joro spiders are quite large, about the size of your palm. Adult females will span around 6-8 inches. Male Joro spiders are only about 1/4 inch long with a leg span of 3/4 of an inch.