''Nephus'' is a genus of

lady beetle Coccinellidae () is a widespread family (biology), family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to Mary, mother of Jesus, mother Mary. Entomologists use the ...

s in the family

Coccinellidae Coccinellidae () is a widespread family (biology), family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to Mary, mother of Jesus, mother Mary. Entomologists use the ...

. There are more than 25 described species in ''Nephus''. Several former species are now in the genus '' Scymnobius''.Gordon, R.D., Gonzalez, G.F. (2002) South American Coccinellidae (Coleoptera). Part IX: A systematic revision of ''Scymnobius'' Casey (Scymninae: Scymnini). Frustula Entomologica 25: 57-85

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Fauna europaea

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Coccinellidae genera Taxa named by Étienne Mulsant {{Coccinellidae-stub