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Omalodes
clown beetles
Omalodes is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae, comprising approximately 63-68 described species distributed across three subgenera. It represents the largest genus within the tribe Omalodini and has an exclusively Neotropical distribution, with some species extending into the southern United States. One species, Omalodes (Omalodes) fassli, has been reported on banana crops in Colombia where it may play a role in controlling the banana weevil. The genus is characterized by morphological features including complete apical stria on the elytra in some subgenera.