Acutalis
Fairmaire, 1846
Acutalis is a of in the , Smiliinae, first described by Léon Fairmaire in 1846. The genus contains four distributed across eastern North America and parts of Central and South America. Like other treehoppers, species in this genus possess an enlarged that extends over the body. Acutalis tartarea has been photographed in the field on goldenrod (Solidago sp.) in Missouri.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acutalis: /æˈkjuːtəlɪs/
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Identification
Members of Acutalis can be distinguished from related by features of the and overall body form characteristic of the tribe Acutalini. Specific identification to level requires examination of patterns and pronotal structure. Acutalis tartarea is notably dark in coloration, appearing black in photographs.
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Habitat
Found on including goldenrod (Solidago ). Specific associations for most species remain undocumented.
Distribution
Eastern United States and Canada; also recorded from Central America and northern South America. GBIF records confirm occurrence in Vermont and other US states.
Host Associations
- Solidago - observed onAcutalis tartarea photographed on goldenrod in Missouri
Similar Taxa
- EnchenopaBoth are with enlarged ; Enchenopa often have more pronounced pronotal crests and different (rounded lower margin in Enchenopa versus other characters in Acutalis)
- SpissistilusBoth belong to Smiliinae; Spissistilus such as S. festinus (three-cornered alfalfa hopper) have distinctively triangular and are agricultural pests, unlike Acutalis species