Peter Parker's got company ... an invasive species of spider is preparing to invade New York, and these arachnids can fly through the air like Spider-Man! 😬
That's an easily identifiable trait, plus they're easy to spot even when not parachuting into your nightmares -- because Joro spiders have bright yellow and grey bodies.An invasive species of spider with roots in East Asia, the Joro first arrived in North America in 2010 ... when they were spotted in Georgia -- most likely hitching a ride on shipping containers.
Experts say the northeast climate makes for a perfect home base for Joro spiders ... and it's only a matter of time before they start popping up in NYC and beyond.City life suits these spiders well ... they've been spotted hanging from telephone poles and street lamps, not unlike the superhero.