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Diapheromera velii
prairie walkingstick
Diapheromera velii, commonly known as the prairie walkingstick, is a species of stick insect in the family Diapheromeridae. It is native to North America and has been documented in prairie and grassland habitats, particularly in sandy areas. The species exhibits two recognized subspecies: D. v. velii and D. v. eucnemis. Like other walkingsticks, it relies on crypsis for predator avoidance.