Phormictopus auratus. Please can you tell me your opinion in this molt. Unsexed grown on sling 2 inches.
FraserGLA

Phormictopus auratus. Please can you tell me your opinion in this molt. Unsexed grown on sling 2 inches.

Okay second go. I shone a light through the back and took a digital camera picture. I thought at this 2 inch size, that it would be obvious to see the female parts. But please tell me if you think it is male or female. Thanks allot. Cheers. Andy.
P. auratus is quite tricky for me,especially at this size. But i'm leaning male since i can't spot any shapes that should resemble an P.auratus' spermatheca. A closer shot would reveal it the truth for certain ,if it's possible. If not,then check the subsequent molts.
 
P. auratus is quite tricky for me,especially at this size. But i'm leaning male since i can't spot any shapes that should resemble an P.auratus' spermatheca. A closer shot would reveal it the truth for certain ,if it's possible. If not,then check the subsequent molts.
Hi there vicareux
Thanks for your messages. I will just wait a while. I have 2 others and at least I can compare the molts with the others in future. All the best. If any other T experts want to make a guess. Cheers. This T is between 1 and 2 inches. Andy, Thanks.
 

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