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.

[1][2] Eight species are known: