Liparetrus rugatus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Queensland).
Taxonomy This species belongs to the capillatus species group. The defining characters of this group include the absence of setae on the disc of the pronotum, although sometimes scales are present.
Description Adults reach a length of about . The head and pronotum are black, while the elytra are reddish brown with a black base. The abdomen is dark reddish brown and the legs are dark brown.
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