Mantid sexing

Ralph

Panchlora
I have a third instar (molted twice) chinese mantis and I'm wondering if it's possible to sex them at this age.

 
Yes, look closely at the terminal ventral abdominal segments, the difference is similar to roaches.

 
Good, so if I see one final segment, it is a female, and if it's split up it's a male? Thank you.

 
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