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Does anyone have Saturniidae pupae available? I would especially love some Luna moths, but also interested in many others. Please send me a message if you have some to spare, thank you! :)

The collar color can change which is why I don’t base my sexing decision on that. The V notch on the last segment (the segment labeled “1” in your picture) does not change and it is only present in females. It can be very difficult to see with the younger instars. Here’s a photo of one of mine...

I still find that the V notch is the best way to sex, but here is a helpful graphic.

I would say it is a male due to the lack of V notch on very last segment. Time will tell, hope it does turn out female for you!

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So beautiful and realistic! I really love your attention to detail, you are super talented!!😍💯

Really stunning photos! Love the clarity, wow! Such beautiful mantids, you will have a blast with them!

Love seeing all your super cute pups!😍😍 Here's a picture of my Doberman Lux at our conformation class the other day. He is 8 months old today!

@Graceface Oh that's awesome you used to have one, they are amazing dogs! My Dobe is a male- a good boy but definitely still a handful at 8 months!😂

Great idea for a topic, love learning more about everyone! Other than mantids I compete in conformation and obedience with my Doberman and love working out at the gym or outside.

If I don't need more than a few at a time, I just politely ask the deli counter in the grocery store if I can buy some empty 32oz containers. I've never had to buy one yet, they have always just given them to me.  For larger mantids I buy the large cheese puff containers from Walmart. 

I loved how all the women entomologists came together to encourage this girl, made my eyes teary! It was my female entomology professor in college that ignited my passion for insects- power to the bug loving women! :)  Thank you for sharing!!