Sexing Cryptoglossa Variolosa

[Darcie]

Hello, I just recently got a black death feigning beetle (Cryptoglossa variolosa) and I'm wondering how I can identify it's gender. I know for bdfbs, you can tell the gender by if the beetle has hair on its antennae, with the males having long hair on theirs. I'm wondering if the same applies with these beetles as well?

Here's some pictures of the little guy incase someone can identify the gender from the body alone. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps!

 

[dragonfire1577]

Hopefully someone more confident will chime in, but you can sex some closely related species by checking the antennae. The males in the genus Asbolus have antennae that are quite hairy on the underside, while females have much less setae hanging from the antennae.

In my experience though with Cryptoglossa you will absolutely see regular mating if you have a male.