Pleophylla ruthae is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Limpopo).
Adults reach a length of about 9âÂÂ10.7 mm. The pronotum is unicoloured and has dense and thick erect setae. The elytra have dark spots and dense, erect dorsal pilosity.
The species is named after Ruth Muller, collector of many Pleophylla species.