Harpalus rufipes, commonly known as the strawberry seed beetle, is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae.

[1] It was described by Degeer in 1774, with the epithet rufipes being derived from Latin for red-footed.

[1] Harpalus rufipes is native to Europe.

[2][3] As a predator, Harpalus rufipes is used as a biological agent to control seed-eating pests including aphids[4] and slugs such as Deroceras reticulatum,[5][6] though they are known to feed on the seeds of strawberries.

[7] It has been used as a model organism to investigate the immune system of beetles,[6] and a study has shown it is sensitive to engine oil and diesel oil.