Shield Sexing

[Ghostie]

How do I go about telling the difference in sex with the Giant Shield mantis?

Many thanks. I gave one each to both of my sisters and they insist on knowing.

I can find sexing info for all my other mantids but these.

 

[massaman]

they are the same as the other species one has 6 segments and other has 8 like the other mantids and the females are more petite and the males are longer and thinner!

 

[Rick]

You don't need to find specific information on sexing each species of mantis. Overall they are generally the same. In some species there are other clues that are obvious. The thread below should help:

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

 

[Ghostie]

OK Thanks. I had seen your thread but I was not quite sure if the rule applied to most mantids.

Thanks I will let them know. I think one of them said their shield has 6 segments.

I told them to come join the forum. We'll see if they make it on.

 

[hibiscusmile]

Well, what I like to do is to line them all up in a row, and tell them: boys on the left, and girls to the right!

 

[Ghostie]

I bet they listen to you! lol

It would be crazy to watch you run the bugatorium.

If you guys saw how many flies I had over here out of control you'd take away my mantis license.

On the plus side it looks like my only orchie is a female and may get giant.

I think I might feel bad when she gets old and has no mate! We need more mantises. :blink: :lol: B)

My family might come take me to mantis rehab.