G. Pulchra 3 - 4 Inch: Male?

[mcloskeyk]

This G. Pulchra was sold to me as female but after its most recent molt,I suspect it could be a male. Thoughts?View attachment 20220724_232115_resized.jpegView attachment 20220724_232657_resized.jpeg

 

[x_raphael_xx]

Looks female to me. Get a needle and just see if that bit flaps forwards.

 

[mcloskeyk]

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Looks female to me. Get a needle and just see if that bit flaps forwards.

I had to wait for the molt to dry a bit to see the circled area more clearly, but you are right -- I used a needle to move the flap forward, and it looks definitely like a spermathecae. Thank you for the help!

 

[x_raphael_xx]

I had to wait for the molt to dry a bit to see the circled area more clearly, but you are right -- I used a needle to move the flap forward, and it looks definitely like a spermathecae. Thank you for the help!

No problem! I find a macro lens helps
Also, if you hold the molt infront of a lightbulb, the spemathecae is usually darker and more defined