Canopus (insect)
# Canopus (insect)

Canopus is a genus of Neotropical bugs with about six species that form the family Canopidae. Bugs in the family Canopidae are small (5–7 mm long) and have a convex lady-bird beetle like shape and are thought to be fungus feeders. The scutellum completely covers the abdomen and wings. The antennae are five segmented.

Eight species are known:

* C. andinus Horváth
* C. burmeisteri McAtee and Malloch
* C. caesus (Germar)
* C. fabricii McAtee and Malloch
* C. germari McAtee and Malloch
* C. globosus Horváth
* C. impressus Fabricius
* C. orbicularis Horváth
