Solidago-associate
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Acutalis tartarea
Acutalis tartarea is a North American treehopper species in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. The species has been documented in macrophotography contexts, showing it perched on goldenrod (Solidago sp.). It is characterized by black coloration that presents particular challenges for flash photography techniques. The species is part of the diverse Membracidae family, which is known for its bizarre and varied pronotal modifications.