Pleophylla ruthaePleophylla ruthae is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa.DescriptionAdults reach a length of about 9–10.7 mm. The pronotum is unicoloured and has dense and thick erect setae. The elytra have dark spots and dense, erect dorsal pilosity.EtymologyThe species is named after Ruth Muller, collector of many Pleophylla species.