Liparetrus capillatus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Western Australia).
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 basal area. In some specimens, the elytra are completely black. The ventral surface and abdomen are dark brown or black.
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