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Q on Butterfly Gender

Posted by budsandbros | 13 days ago | Viewed 1150 times | 1 replies | Last replied by BachGuy on 11 days ago

How can you tell male or female butterflies apart?


BachGuy

11 days ago

The females are usually larger, but an entomologist will look for an ovipositer, which is an egg-laying device only found in females. The males have a clasping device in their reproductive area.

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