Hetaeriinae
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Ulkeus intricatus
clown beetle
Ulkeus intricatus is a species of clown beetle (family Histeridae) found in North America. It belongs to the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group known for associations with ants. This species has been documented in association with legionary ants in the genus Neivamyrmex. The genus Ulkeus contains six recognized species in the United States, five of which remain undescribed.