David A. Landes

David A. Landes Discusses various wildlife of the American Midwest and other related topics. Here I wish to showcase several of my scientific publications. A., J. H. Hunt, and A.

I also wish to share my devout enthusiasm for the preservation of our native species (and have this serve as a mini bulletin on native wildlife of the Midwest region). Other topics connected with our regional natural heritage are included. Publications:

Landes, D. B. Cady. 1995. Spider survey from a southwestern Illinois sand prarie. American Arachnology 52: 5. (abstract)

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rd, Scot R., David A. Landes. 1994. Bufo americannus (American Toad). USA: Illinois. Herpetological Review 25 (2): 74
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Ballard, Scot R., David A. Bufo woodhouusii fowleri (Fowler's Toad). Herpetological Review 25 (2): 74
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Ballard, Scot R., David A. Cnemidophorus sexlineatus (Six-lined Racerunner). Herpetological Review 25 (2): 76
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Landes, D. A., and J. Hunt. 1988. Occurrence of Chalybion zimmermanni zimmermanni Dahlbom in a mixed sleeping aggregation with Chalybion californicum (Saussure) in Missouri (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae). Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society 61: 230-231. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fpublication%2F233927150_Occurrence_of_Chalybion_zimmermanni_zimmermanni_Dahlbom_in_a_mixed_sleeping_aggregation_with_Chalybion_californicum_Saussure_in_Missouri_Hymenoptera_Sphecidae%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0QvsThwJz-ioGXMMQ-kmoufy3q013PONzQwRjcViSsI-oq6LVH5jwuQIs&h=AT1-q-j9h-9lFOKtyGinF8gsBE1rc23tmLIMu0T7dyrBQu3fZB0ZTFQWhMF2S1EeY-rbKdqbCQ15FREXkOO4Ul31fZVwcEbGFOiPVQ6b7vYTGEo6ONJVEU3IEH0pgoSguJFHS0Q3NYgk9_dciCIPXw

Landes, D. A., M. S. Obin, A. Cady, and J. Hunt. 1987. Seasonal and latitudinal variation in spider prey of the mud dauber Chalybion californicum (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae). The Journal of Arachnology 15: 249-256. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233927149_Seasonal_and_latitudinal_variation_in_spider_prey_of_the_mud_dauber_Chalybion_californicum_Hymenoptera_Sphecidae

Landes, D. Cady. 1986. Seasonal and latitudinal variation in spider prey of the blue mud dauber Chalybion californicum. American Arachnology 34: 5 (abstract)

Landes, David A. 1985. Field studies of blue mud daubers (Chalybion) in eastern Missouri. A thesis submitted to the graduate school of the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

05/27/2026

Two million years of climate-driven cave-sediment aggradation and valley incision in the southern Ozark Plateau from Fitton Cave, northern Arkansas, USA - Volume 128

05/20/2026

Explore a complete list of bird species observations in this region.

05/19/2026

First density estimates for a recovering bobcat population in Ohio using DNA from s**t
via: Population Ecology (2024)

05/19/2026

Spider control can be a major concern for homeowners - particularly for those who live in the southwest. There are about 3,000 species.

Mexican lemon hyssop (native to southern North America) observed along the Meramec River levee trail in Valley Park, Mis...
05/17/2026

Mexican lemon hyssop (native to southern North America) observed along the Meramec River levee trail in Valley Park, Missouri
photo credits: Dave Landes - May 2026

Common elderberry along the Meramec River levee trail in Valley Park, Missouriphoto credits: Dave Landes - May 2026
05/17/2026

Common elderberry along the Meramec River levee trail in Valley Park, Missouri
photo credits: Dave Landes - May 2026

05/16/2026
05/16/2026

(194/250) The corn snake is a nonvenomous constrictor found in the southeastern and central United States. It has striking orange and red coloring with black blotches, resembling the pattern of maize. These snakes are excellent rodent hunters, providing natural pest control.

Credit: Mary Ellen Urbanski/USFWS

from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (a bit dated from 2002)
05/13/2026

from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (a bit dated from 2002)

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture does not promote, support or recommend plants featured in "Plant of the Week." Please consult your local Extension office for plants suitable for your region.

05/13/2026

High and dry! This goose beat the rising waters from recent rains with this nest in a dead tree on Truman Lake down at the Berry Bend Access in Warsaw. mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/canada-goose 📷 Caitlin Morgan

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