How dangerous are they really?
She can even fly! A giant spider has caused a scare in the eastern United States
Will these little animals be with us soon? With its yellow body, the Zoro spider is so conspicuous that it's not just those who fear it;
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Invasion of giant spiders!
The Zorro spider, also known as Trigonophila clavata or the prostitute spider, is on the rise. Specialties: Octopus animals that can grow to the size of a palm, fly and spread very quickly. The Northeastern United States is currently preparing for an invasion of the giant venomous spider.
Hard to miss: The Zorro spider is big and yellow
New Jersey Pest Control warned about the giant spider earlier this year. Uninvited guests can be identified by their leg spacing of up to ten centimeters and their bright yellow and gray bodies. But as Pest Control explains on its website, their appearance isn't the only thing awe-inspiring: “What sets them apart from other spiders is their ability to fly — a trait uncommon among spiders.” To do this, the animals throw silk threads into the air and are carried by the wind.
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Distribution of spider species since 2010
The spiders, originally from Asia, were spotted in North Georgia in 2010. Their territory could soon expand to New York and New Jersey, reports CBS, citing experts. He has long felt at home in certain parts of the U.S., and according to a November 2023 study, that will remain the case. The study's data show that spider species are capable of fully colonizing most of the eastern United States. In addition to climatic conditions, this is due to the fact that it has no natural enemies.
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What danger do spiders pose?
It is not yet clear whether spiders can injure people and pets. According to CBS report experts, they only attack when threatened. Their fangs are not strong enough to actually penetrate human skin. But this poses a danger: the Zoro spider can displace native animals: it feeds, among others, on cockroaches, beetles, wasps, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and other spiders. (pdr)
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