Liparetrus merus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (New South Wales).
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 elytra are pale yellowish brown with a black basal area. The abdomen is pale reddish brown, the ventral thorax is dark brown and the legs are yellowish to reddish brown.
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