Six enormous, brightly colored spiders were spotted near Philadelphia. A local entomologist determined that they represent the invasive Joro species, which originates from East Asia, including Japan,

These creepy-looking spiders have been seen in Bucks County just south of the Lehigh Valley, according to experts tracking the critters.

Rumors of the giant flying Joro spider, landing in New Jersey this summer never materialized in the Garden State. But they did land in Philly's backyard.