Help on possible gynandromorph

[Annette & Guy Van de Poel]

First pair of feet.

Guy.

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From: "Xi Wang" <xiwang at sprint.ca>
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Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 1:26 AM
Subject: Re: Help on possible gynandromorph


> 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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