Liparetrus glauerti is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Western Australia).
Taxonomy This species belongs to the rufipennis species group. The defining characters of this group include the absence of setae and scales on the disc of the pronotum.
Description Adults reach a length of about . The pronotum is black anteriorly and dark reddish behind, while the elytra are bright reddish brown with pale yellow apical margins. The abdomen is reddish brown and the ventral thorax is brown.
Etymology The species is named after Mr. L. Glauert, former Director of the Western Australian Museum.
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