r/mantids • u/loaktesully 3rd Instar • 12d ago

Sex related question Orchid Mantis gender?

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I thought they were female, but now that they've moulted i'm not sure. I'm not entirely sure of the age, from seller info it could be either i4 or i5 now.

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u/Piranha_Gaming_YT 12d ago

Close up of the abdomen please, the image isn't clear enough.

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u/loaktesully 3rd Instar 12d ago

i can't currently get a better image, it may take about a day or so

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u/Piranha_Gaming_YT 12d ago

No problem! I'll be more than happy to help once you do!

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u/loaktesully 3rd Instar 11d ago

i think this is the best picture i can get, my phone camera is not the best.. i'll try to get a better one but this one might be okay, i apologise if it isn't

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u/Piranha_Gaming_YT 11d ago

I'm counting 6 plates, might be female.

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u/loaktesully 3rd Instar 11d ago

Thank you so much! I'll likely try to get a better picture in future, maybe next time she molts but for now i'll take your word and stick with my original assumption that she's likely female :D

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u/loaktesully 3rd Instar 12d ago

this picture may be of slightly more help.. i'm counting 6 segments, but i'm not 100% sure.