Help on possible gynandromorph

[Xi Wang]

How about examining the genitalia?

Cheers,
Xi Wang

Jane Dillonaire wrote:

> Does anyone know of any specific macroscopic characters for diagnosing sexes
> in Inachis io aside from size.  I recently received this specimen:
>  http://users.rcn.com/jdillonaire/photos%20to%20share.htm
> which I think may be a gynandromorph.  Most sources I have found describe
> size only as the means of distinguishing between sexes - one source also
> mentions a difference in "the feet" which I am interpreting as the number of
> tarsal segments - male having one and female having 5. This source does not
> say on which pair of legs this difference allegedly occurs.  Can anyone
> confirm the accuracy of this or elaborate?
>
> The only difference aside from the obvious asymmetry in size that I can
> distiguish (with my inexperienced eyes) is a slight variance in the blue
> color on the forewing eyespots - the possible male (smaller) side being more
> blue, while the poss. female side being more purple. I haven't examined the
> tarsi as yet - so can't comment on them.
>
> I would appreciate anyone's help in making a determination.  And your
> opinions of course.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Jane


 
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