Liparetrus hirpex is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Queensland).
Taxonomy This species belongs to the atratus species group. The defining characters of this group include the absence of scales on the clypeus, frons, pronotum and abdomen.
Description Adults reach a length of about . The head and pronotum are black, while the elytra are reddish yellow with a black base. The ventral surface and abdomen are dark reddish brown, the legs reddish brown and the antennae yellowish brown with a darkened club.
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