roachshop Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Could someone please tell me how to tell the difference between adult male and female N. cinerea? Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimix Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Males have longer wings which will extend past the end of the abdomen, Females wings stop short, so you will see the abdomen sticking out. I think they can also be sexed by the last abdomen section the underside, but I don't keep them anymore to double check that for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Best bet is to flip them over. Females have one big last abdominal segment; males have two. If you really want to be sure, just feed off only small adults. Those are males 99% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roachshop Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thank you both for your responses. I knew about the sexing by flipping them over and looking at the abdomen segments but that is kinda hard to do with this species if you are trying to get a bunch out. I just thought there might be a quicker easier way and now I know. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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