How to Determine the Gender of a Grasshopper
Find and catch a grasshopper., Pinch the grasshopper gently between your fingers. , Look at the very end of the body to determine the sex., Wash your hands to remove any germs.
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find and catch a grasshopper.
The male grasshopper has a more rounded abdomen which turns upward.
It is not tapered as with the female.
The female grasshopper has a tapered abdomen.
This ends with a pointed egg laying tube, known scientifically as the "ovipositor".
The image shows what the end of the female looks like. , That's it. -
Step 2: Pinch the grasshopper gently between your fingers.
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Step 3: Look at the very end of the body to determine the sex.
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Step 4: Wash your hands to remove any germs.
Detailed Guide
The male grasshopper has a more rounded abdomen which turns upward.
It is not tapered as with the female.
The female grasshopper has a tapered abdomen.
This ends with a pointed egg laying tube, known scientifically as the "ovipositor".
The image shows what the end of the female looks like. , That's it.
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