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