Maladera laocaiensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in China (Yunnan) and Vietnam.
Adults reach a length of about 8.6âÂÂ9.4 mm. They have a dark reddish brown, oval body, with the antennae yellow. The dorsal surface is iridescent shiny and nearly glabrous.
The species name refers to its occurrence in Lao Cai province.