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Old 06-10-2009, 05:06 PM
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Re: Moth ID please

Hi Peter

I was having a very senior moment when I typed that. I was just leaving for work and did a quick reply.

Of course it is to determine species. I know that and have mentioned it many times on other replies I have done. Why I said male & female is beyond me.

John

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Originally Posted by peter2009 View Post
Dissection on genitalia is done to show which species it is and NOT whether it is Male or Female.

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