Neoserica parausta is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in China (Yunnan).
Adults reach a length of about 9.1 mm. They have a dark reddish brown, oblong body. The antennae are yellow and the dorsal surface is dull and nearly glabrous.
The species name is derived from Latin para- (derived from Greek and meaning near) and ustus (from Latin, meaning tanned or browned) and refers to its brown colour.