Liparetrus rufipennis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Queensland, Northern Territory).
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 head and pronotum are black, while the abdomen, ventral surface and legs are dark reddish brown. The elytra are light reddish brown with a black basal area.
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