First and second gonopods of Platymera gaudichaudii (FLMNH 8128)

SEM images of first and second gonopods of Platymera gaudichaudii (FLMNH 8128). Second gonopod is introduced into the tunnel formed by the first gonopod. This state is commonly assumed to be the copulatory state. A: overview (tip of the second gonopod protrudes from the tunnel-shaped first gonopod), B: close-up of the tip of the second gonopod (bent and slender), and the tip of the first gonopod (second gonopod protrudes from it).