Elmomorphus auratus is a species of beetle of the family Dryopidae. This species is found in China (Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangxi, Zhejiang).
Adults reach a length of 2.69âÂÂ3.07 mm (males) and 2.89âÂÂ3.21 mm (females). Their body is oblong-ovate and dark brown to black, except for the reddish brown mouthparts, antennae and legs.
The species name is Latin and refers to the yellowish colour of the pubescence and plastron, covering almost the entire body surface.