M. balfouri 2.25" sex ID Pls

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  Storm1028

• Jan 8, 2018

@boina, @cold blood, @Nightstalker47 can I get your opinions, please?

 

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  Nightstalker47

• Jan 8, 2018

@Storm1028 Male.

 

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  boina

• Jan 8, 2018

I'm not sure here so I'll chicken out. No opinion from me, sorry.

 

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  Nightstalker47

• Jan 8, 2018

@boina Even at small sizes like 2.25", the spermathecae would be much more prevalent.

 

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  boina

• Jan 8, 2018

@Nightstalker47 Yes, I agree. But the pic is blurry and the spermatheca may just be rolled up or something - I'm just being cautious, but gun to my head I'd say male, too .

 

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  Storm1028

• Jan 8, 2018

Thank you! I was hoping for a female.

 

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  Siderum

• Jan 8, 2018

Yes, looks male. It is always helpful, if possible, to show the slit sensilla as landmarks for finding the genital opening below (posterior).