'Research-grade' observances of joro spiders in North America, 2016-2023

Scientists believe the joro first appeared in North America in the early 2010s, and has been observed in the southeastern U.S. states of Georgia, North and South Carolina and Tennessee.

Note: Observance figures should be considered approximate. Additional sightings may not have yet been deemed 'research-grade' by GBIF identifiers, further data considerations may apply. Please see the source link below for more information.
Chart: Charlie Buckley, CTV NewsSource: iNaturalist, Global Biodiversity Information FacilityCreated with Datawrapper