''Diapheromera persimilis'', the similar walkingstick, is a species of

walkingstick A walking stick or walking cane is a device used primarily to aid walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture. Some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense. Walking sti ...

in the family

Diapheromeridae Diapheromeridae is a family of stick insects ( order Phasmatodea). They belong to the superfamily Anareolatae of suborder Verophasmatodea. The family contains some huge species, e.g. '' Paraphanocles keratosqueleton'' which can grow to over ...

. It is found in North America.

References

Phasmatodea Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1904 {{phasmatodea-stub