Rutela lineola is a species of beetles from the family Scarabaeidae.

Rutela lineola can reach a length of about 16–20 mm.

The basic colour is black, with white, yellow, orange or reddish markings on the head, the pronotum and the elytra.

Larvae are xylophagous and they are usually found inside decaying trunks.

This species can be found in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia and Peru.