BeanStem on Mythryl: “Huh. It looks like all the Jorō #spiders in the #southeastUS are…”

Huh. It looks like all the Jorō #spiders in the #southeastUS are (probably?) actually not invasive or problematic. Neat! They seem to prey on insects that native spiders tend to avoid, so they're not really competing! #science www.discovermagazine.com/invasive-jor...

discovermagazine.comInvasive Jorō Spiders Have Made a Home in Georgia, but They May Not Threaten Native SpidersDespite their scary looks and giant webs, Jorō spiders appear to peacefully coexist with local spiders, developing a taste for pesky insects native arachnoids won’t touch.

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