Canopus (insect) explained

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:

Notes and References

  1. 25010062 . On the Natural History of Canopidae (Heteroptera: Pentatomoidea) . McHugh . Joseph V. . Journal of the New York Entomological Society . 1994 . 102 . 1 . 112–114 .
  2. Book: Schwertner, C. F.. Grazia, J. . 2015. Less Diverse Pentatomoid Families (Acanthosomatidae, Canopidae, Dinidoridae, Megarididae, Phloeidae, and Tessaratomidae). 821–862. 10.1007/978-94-017-9861-7_25 . Panizzi, A.R. . Grazia, J.. True Bugs (Heteroptera) of the Neotropics, Entomology in Focus 2. Entomology in Focus . 2 . Springer. 978-94-017-9860-0 .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Canopus (insect)".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.