''Diapheromera velii'', the prairie 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.][
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Subspecies
These two subspecies belong to the species ''Diapheromera velii'':
* ''Diapheromera velii eucnemis'' Hebard, 1937 i c g
* ''Diapheromera velii velii'' Walsh, 1864 i c g
Data sources: i = ITIS,[ c = Catalogue of Life,][ g = GBIF,][ b = Bugguide.net]
References
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Phasmatodea
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Insects described in 1864
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