I'm a little undecided on this one. On the one hand, the pattern of the setae really looks male, but it appears as though there might be a small flap across the vent which could be hiding spermathecae. After it has dried some, you might post another pic to see if anything pops out. You'd be looking for something like this:
I'm a little undecided on this one. On the one hand, the pattern of the setae really looks male, but it appears as though there might be a small flap across the vent which could be hiding spermathecae. After it has dried some, you might post another pic to see if anything pops out. You'd be looking for something like this:
Agreed, it's so weird! That particular T is splooted and gained some good size after the molt, the next one will be obvious for sure I hope. Thank you for the reference pic!
Hello there, why not take a few seconds to register on our forums and become part of the community? Just click here.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.