HELP! P. Metallica
This exuvia measures 4.25" and is from my P. metalica. I most recently concluded that it was a male, but I am now leaning Female??? At what size are they sexually dimorphic? I'm embarrassed to say that this one has me stumped.
This was the past molt I got a look at (two molts ago). It was about 2" then. I thought I concluded Male from this molt.
 
I also think it's male. Here is my girl at 3.5ish inches. The gold was very visible at that size.

I paired the MM P.cam with my girl again about a month ago. He did his thing and then she ate him. It was over so fast I could only gape. So here is hoping she does better with the sack this time. :)
 

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Spermathecae sexing (Molts)
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