Hister-beetles
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Paromalini
clown beetles
Paromalini is a tribe of small to medium-sized clown beetles within the family Histeridae, containing at least 270 described species across 13 genera. Members are characterized by their compact, oval bodies and clubbed antennae typical of histerid beetles. The tribe includes economically significant species such as Carcinops pumilio, which has been studied for its role in biological control.