Help me determine orchid gender?

[LLCoolJew]

Hm. I assumed that I had a female orchid, but now I'm not so sure. Here's why:

• It developed to adulthood QUICKLY, and went from pink to brown once it did.
  
• It is only 1.5 inches
  
• It is prone to flying
  

But I'm still confused. Aren't there supposed to be 6 segments on the abdomen for a female? I'm pretty sure that's the number I see here. Any thoughts? Thanks!

-Lauren

 

[azn567]

8 segments... it's a male

 

[mkayum]

8 segments... it's a male

8 segments... it's a male

1+

 

[Bryce08]

male for sure

 

[LLCoolJew]

Alright! Male it is!!! Thanks for your help!

(Now I shall post him in the classifieds to see if anyone needs one for breeding!)

 

[Termite48]

LLCoolJew: Without counting segments, the male is very slight in build compared to the female and is only about 1-1/2" in length, compared to a female commonly reaching 2-3/4"-3 " in length. The female's abdomen is heavy and she is able to carry the male on her back for over a day without feeling it it seems.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Dont forget to keep him foryourslef! haha, can u read that? The male will live long enough for the females to mature.

 

[LLCoolJew]

I actually only have ONE orchid... I don't breed, just wanted an opportunity to raise the species. So I bought just one, and it turned out to be an ugly 'ol male No offense, guys.

I'm trading my studly bug with another member for 10 future nymphs. Seems like a reasonable trade.

 

[Rick]

With orchids or most any adults you shouldn't need to count segments. Orchid males are tiny compared to the female as well.

 

[Psychobunny]

With orchids or most any adults you shouldn't need to count segments. Orchid males are tiny compared to the female as well.

+1

By the time they turn adult, I can sex them from across the room

 

[Rick]

+1

By the time they turn adult, I can sex them from across the room

Me too and have been able to since I was a little kid. Still surprises me when people have trouble sexing adults.

 

[LLCoolJew]

Me too and have been able to since I was a little kid. Still surprises me when people have trouble sexing adults.

This was the first and only orchid I have ever had, and I did not have another one to compare it to for reference. So cut me a little slack, will ya?