Orchid Pair

jdw88951 · #1 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 15:53

Hi guys,

Hope I have this in the right section but my male Orchid shed to adult today and my females are still, I think, sub-sub-adult but I just wanted your opinions. Photos below.

The males wing buds were very swollen prior to shedding to adult but the females are not which is why I think they are still sub-sub-adult.
What do you guys think?

Cheers

Cosmicbug · #2 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 15:58

Yes she's pre-sub, you may get lucky and get her to adult in time if you speed feed her and increase the temp, but it may be worth finding a younger male if you want to attempt breeding them.

lil jay · #3 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 17:58

kwl pics how big is your female

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