Sexing

[cdsnuts]

My critters have molted six or seven times by now and are just over two inches long. How can I tell the difference in sex?

Also, how much bigger can I expect them to get? I'm making sure they're always nice and full......

 

[BugLover]

look at the bottom of their abdomens. Females have about 6, and males have about 8 females are also fatter...

With the size, it depends what species.

 

[ScienceGirl]

Look under the abdomen. Females usually have 6 segments, and males have several more.

Please see this helpful posting on sexing nymphs and mantids made by Rick, an administrator. It can be found as a "Sticky" under the Breeding and Nymph Care section.

http://mantidforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7110