Elmomorphus superficialis is a species of beetle of the family Dryopidae. This species is found in China (Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi).
Adults reach a length of 3.21âÂÂ3.52 mm (males) and 3.24âÂÂ3.75 mm (females). Their body is broadly oval, strongly convex dorsally and integument black, while the mouth parts, antennae, and legs are reddish-brown.
The species name is Latin superficialis (meaning superficial) and refers to the distinct, but weakly impressed, longitudinal rows of large elytral punctures.