Male not interested

[sueb4653]

Male giant asian not interested in female does that mean the female is not ready?

she is about 2 weeks old adult

 

[twolfe]

I haven't bred this species, but 2 weeks seems a little early unless you have noticed her calling.

 

[sueb4653]

ok I'm new at this

what does she do to call?

 

[twolfe]

I found this previous thread where some members posted photos.

http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23281&st=0&p=175193&hl=pheromones&fromsearch=1entry175193

 

[twolfe]

Some species are more obvious when they call. It makes breeding easier as there is less risk that the female will eat the male before mating if she is receptive, but there is still a risk.

 

[Paradoxica]

She will bend her abdomen downward, away from her wings.

If it turns out your male is just not into it I have one that doesn't want to die alone ;-)

 

[sueb4653]

She will bend her abdomen downward, away from her wings.

If it turns out your male is just not into it I have one that doesn't want to die alone ;-)

well send him on over and they can make beautiful music together

 

[Ntsees]

Male giant asian not interested in female does that mean the female is not ready?

she is about 2 weeks old adult

If the male isn't interested, I'm thinking it's the male who is not ready. Give him more time before attempting.

 

[sueb4653]

If the male isn't interested, I'm thinking it's the male who is not ready. Give him more time before attempting.

no I dont think its the male he has been an adult way longer than the female

 

[aNisip]

Then it's like Tammy said she isn't old enough and isn't calling...

 

[Precarious]

As a general rule, I feed females of any species until they are nice and plump. Could take a few weeks or a month, but once they are looking gravid they are almost always ready to breed. You'll get less cannibalism this way too.

 

[sueb4653]

gonna give her another week and feed her well in the mean time