Because of that very little white dot in the red circle.

I must categorically state that ventral sexing is guesswork at best, but in some species, a guess can be close to accurate...

Scarab wrote: Because of that very little white dot in the red circle.

I must categorically state that ventral sexing is guesswork at best, but in some species, a guess can be close to accurate...

I looked for the white dot initially but couldn't find it, i think this one was caused by the flash of the camera, but I think im going to have to wait for next molt to be 100%

That white dot is not caused by the flash, it's just there.

I will be the first to admit if I am/was wrong, but it looks male to me...

I know I'm posting a lot of pictures but I think it would be informative for other people on the forum
This picture is a male P. fasciatas abdomen.

and this is the white dot more apparent on my male than my female:




Just doing this so hopefully it will help other member, but I myself am still not sure

T-rad wrote: these are some ventral pics (I really need to get myself a new camera)

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Turns out this fasciata is a ..... FEMALE! Just felt like updating everyone.

I said:

I must categorically state that ventral sexing is guesswork at best

therefor

I will be the first to admit if I am/was wrong, but it looks male to me...

I was wrong... :blush: