Cody L. Barnes

Awards and Achievements:

-Ph.D. Science Communication and Outreach Award (2018, Zoology Graduate Student Society)

-Charlotte Mangum Student Support Program (2018, funded travel to the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology meeting)

-Zoology Graduate Student Society Travel Award (2016, funded travel to the International Congress of Arachnology)

-Top Tier Graduate Fellowship (OSU Graduate College, 2014)

-SSAR Student Travel Award (2012, funded travel to the World Congress of Herpetology)

-Dean’s List (Fall 2006 and 2007, Spring 2008)

-Eagle Scout (2005)

 

 

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Publications:

Barnes, C.L., Wickwar, D., Yost, M., Creech, E., and R.A. Ramirez. 2024. The effects of water-stress, temperature, and plant traits on outbreaks of spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae). Journal of Applied Entomology 148(1): 13-25.

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Reeves, J., Herzog, C., Barnes, C., Davis, C., Fuhlendorf, S., and S. Wilder. 2023. Variation among arthropod taxa in the amino acid content of exoskeleton and digestible tissue. Ecology and Evolution 13(7): e10348. (Open Access Link Here)

 

Barnes, C.L, Blay, N., and Wilder, S.M. 2023. Thermal Tolerances of Different Life Stages, Sexes, and Species of Widow Spiders (Araneae: Theridiidae). Journal of Arachnology 51(1): 46-56.

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Wilder, S.M. and Barnes, C.L. 2022. Comparing the accuracy of protein measures for arthropods. Journal of Insect Physiology: 104470. (Article link here)

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Christman, M.E., Spears, L.R., Koch, J.B.U., Linday, T.T.T., Strange, J.P., Barnes, C.L., and R.A. Ramirez. 2022. Commercialization potential of Bombus griseocollis (Hymenoptera: Apidae): evaluating captive rearing success and critical thermal maxima. Journal of Insect Science 22: 1-8. (Open Access link here)

 

*Ruckert, A., Golec, J.R., Barnes, C.L., and R.A. Ramirez. 2021. Banks grass mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) suppression may add to the benefit of drought-tolerant corn hybrids exposed to water-stress. Journal of Economic Entomology 114: 187-196. (Open Access link here)

 

González, A., Barnes, C.L., Wilder, S.M., and J.M. Long. 2020. Differences in macronutrient content of common aquatic macroinvertebrates available as prey for young-of-the-year Scaphirhynchus sturgeon in the lower Missouri River. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 35: 191-202. (Open Access link here)

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Barnes, C.L., Blay, N., and S.M. Wilder. 2019. Upper thermal tolerances for different life stages, sexes, and species of widows. Journal of Insect Physiology 114: 10-14.

 

Barnes, C.L., D. Hawlena, and S.M. Wilder. 2019. Predators buffer the effects of variation in prey nutrient content for nutrient deposition. Oikos 128: 360-367.

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Wilder, S.M., Barnes, C.L., and Hawlena, D. 2019. Predicting predator nutrient intake from prey body contents. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 7: 42.

 

**Koemel, N.K., Barnes, C.L., and S.M. Wilder. 2019. Metabolic and behavioral responses of predators to prey nutrient content. Journal of Insect Physiology 116: 25-31.

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Barnes, C.L., Hawlena, D., McCue, M.D., and S.M. Wilder. 2019. Consequences of prey exoskeleton content for predator feeding and digestion: black widow predation on larval versus adult mealworm beetles. Oecologia 190(1): 1-9.

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Barnes, C. 2014. Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake). Diet. Herpetological Review 45 (4): 707.

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Wilder, S.M., Barnes, C.L., Smith, G., and D. Hawlena. In Preparation. Interacting effects of predators and soil microbes on soil nutrient content and plant growth.

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*Paper was also covered by Entomology Today ("Drought-Tolerant Corn Comes With A Bonus- Mite Resistance" 12/17/2020; linked here)

**Undergraduate researcher mentored by CL Barnes and SM Wilder

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Internal Reports:
Barnes C and Moore S. (2010). "Are track plate and camera survey methods effective for detecting species presence in Elkhorn Slough?" Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Internal Review.

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Presentations:

Wilder, S. and C. Barnes. "Nutritional Ecology of Arthropod Predator-Prey Interactions." American Society of Animal Science. November 2023.

 

Barnes, C.L. and R.A. Ramirez. "Water-efficient crop technologies as a tool in spider mite management in corn" Entomological Society of America. Denver, CO, November 2021 (Virtual Presentation).

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Wilder, S.M. and C.L. Barnes. "Measures of exoskeleton aid in predicting elemental flows in arthropod predator-prey interactions." Entomological Society of America. Virtual Meeting. November 2021.

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Wilder, S.M. and C.L. Barnes. "Predicting the fate of nitrogen during spider-arthropod trophic interactions." American Arachnological Society. Virtual Meeting. June 2021.

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Barnes, C.L. "Corn Pests- Spider Mites." USU Extension Virtual Crop Schools. January 2021. Nearly 200 farmers, farm county agents, gardeners, and other stakeholders in attendance from across Utah and neighboring states. (Presentation video link here).

 

Barnes, C.L. and R.A. Ramirez. "Consequences of plant water-stress and drought tolerance on spider mite species that vary in host specificity." Entomological Society of America. Virtual Meeting. November 2020.

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Wilder, S.M., Barnes, C.L., Reeves, J., Davis, C., and S. Fuhlendorf. "Comparing methods for protein analysis of arthropods." Entomological Society of America. Virtual Meeting. November 2020.

 

Wilder, S., Smith, G., Barnes, C., and D. Hawlena.  "Interacting effects of spiders and soil microbes on plant growth." Entomological Society of America. St. Louis, MO, November 2019.

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Barnes, C.L., Smith, G., Hawlena, D., and S.M. Wilder. “Predator contribution to spatial heterogeneity in soil nutrients and plant growth.” Ecological Society of America/USEE Joint Meeting. Louisville, KY, August 2019. 

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Hartnett, R.N. and Barnes, C.L. “Postdoctoral Workshop.” Invited Speaker at the OSU Chapter of Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, September 2018.

 

Wilder, S.M., C.L. Barnes and D. Hawlena. July 2018. "Elemental measures alone poorly describe trophic transfers of nutrients." Gordon Conference on Unifying Scales in Ecology. Biddeford, ME.

 

Barnes, C.L., Hawlena, D., McCue, M.D., and S.M. Wilder. “Consequences of prey exoskeleton content for predator feeding and digestion.” Integrative Biology Graduate Student Research Symposium, April 2018.

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Barnes, C.L. “Mentoring in the Sciences.” Invited Speaker at the OSU Chapter of Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science. February 2018.

 

Barnes, C.L., Hawlena, D., McCue, M.D., and S.M. Wilder. “Consequences of prey exoskeleton content for predator feeding and digestion.” Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, January 2018.

Barnes, CL and Wilder, S. "Influence of prey exoskeleton content on spider digestive metabolism."Southwestern Association of Naturalists 64th Annual Meeting, April 2017.

 

Barnes, CL. "Influence of prey exoskeleton on spider digestive metabolism." Central Ecology and Evolution Conference, April 2017.

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Barnes, C. "Influence of prey digestibility on spider metabolism." Oklahoma State University Department of Integrative Biology Lunchtime Seminar Series, April 2017.

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Barnes, C. "Consequences of prey content for nutrient cycling by an arthropod carnivore." Oklahoma State University Department of Integrative Biology Lunchtime Seminar Series, October 2016.

 

Barnes, C. and Wilder, S. "Consequences of Prey Nutrient Content for Nutrient Cycling by a Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis)." International Congress of Arachnology, June 2016.

 

Barnes, C. "Spider resource use and ecosystem nutrient flow." Three Minute Thesis Competition- OSU College of Arts and Sciences, February 2016.

 

Barnes, C. and Gifford, M.E. “Thermal sensitivity of energy consumption in montane and lowland salamanders.” Missouri Herpetological Association meeting, September 2011.

 

 

Poster Presentations:

Barnes, C.L., Ruckert, A., Golec, J.R., and R.A. Ramirez. “Spider mite responses to corn drought tolerance and levels of irrigation.” Ecological Society of America. Virtual Meeting. August 2020.

 

*Morrow, K.M., Barnes, C.L., and S.M. Wilder. “Evaluation of prey nutrients and consumption by wolf spiders.” OSU Teach Research Symposium, May 2019. Poster Presentation.

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*Smith, G.L., Barnes, C.L., and S.M. Wilder. “Interacting effects of spiders and soil microbes on plant growth.” Life Sciences Freshmen Research Scholars Symposium, April 2019. Poster Presentation.

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*Koemel, N.A., C.L. Barnes and S.M. Wilder. June 2018. "Metabolic and behavioral responses of Predators to prey nutrient content." Poster Presentation. American Society of Nutrition Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.

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*Koemel, NA, Barnes, CL, and Wilder, S. "Metabolic and Behavioral Responses of Predators to Prey Nutrient Content." OSU Lew Wentz Research Symposium, April 2018.

 

Barnes, C.L., Hawlena, D., and S.M. Wilder. "Predator Contribution to Spatial Distribution of Nutrients." Integrative Biology Graduate Student Research Symposium, April 2018.

 

*Koemel, NA, Barnes, CL, and Wilder, S. "Consequences of Diet for Metabolic Rate of a Wolf Spider." OSU Karen L. Smith Undergraduate Research Symposium, December 2016.

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Barnes, C. and Gifford, M.E. “Digestive energetics in plethodontid salamanders.” World Congress of Herpetology, August 2012.

 

Barnes, C. and Gifford, M.E. “Digestive energetics in plethodontid salamanders.” University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Research Expo, April 2012.

 

Barnes, C. and Moore, S. "Are track plate and camera survey methods effective for detecting species presence in Elkhorn Slough?" California State University Monterey Bay Capstone Festival, May 2010.

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*Undergraduate researcher mentored by CL Barnes and SM Wilder

 

Undergraduate Researchers Mentored:

Katlynn Morrow (January 2019- Present), Pre-Service Science Teacher

Project: “Evaluation of Prey Nutrients and Consumption by Wolf Spiders”

 

Gabriella Smith (October 2018- Present), Life Sciences Research Scholar

Project: “Interacting Effects of Spiders and Soil Microbes on Plant Growth”

Awards: Life Sciences Freshman Research Scholars Symposium First Place Award

 

Nicholas Koemel (August 2016- May 2018), Dietetics major

Project Title: “Metabolic and Behavioral Responses of Predators to Prey Nutrient Content”

Awards: Lew Wentz Research Grant ($4500), Lew Wentz Research Symposium Runner-Up Award

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Undergraduate Supervisory Experience:

-Postdoctorate (USU):  maintenance of arthropod colonies (Banks grass mites, two-spotted spider mites,  predatory spider mites). Agriculture research station, greenhouse, and laboratory experiment care. Digitization of arthropods and plant leaves. Compliance with evolving COVID guidelines for Essential Food and Agriculture Workforce. (17 students)

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-Postdoctorate (OSU): maintenance of arthropod colonies (black widows, house crickets, vinegar flies,

and mealworms) and laboratory upkeep (4 students).

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-Doctorate (OSU): maintenance of arthropod colonies (black/brown widows, house crickets, vinegar flies,

and mealworms), laboratory organization, and digitization of plant leaves/excreta (12 students).

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-Master’s (UALR): supervised 1 student in maintenance of arthropod colonies (vinegar flies and ants),

coordinated field crews for establishing environmental monitoring stations in the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains.

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Recent Service and Outreach:

-Meet An Entomologist/Arachnologist (Skype a Scientist, May 2021):  taught one virtual session with a family in the subject of arachinid and insect form and function. Assisted with identification of local arthropods. Used my previously established live arthropod displays to provide a more hands-on experience in arthropod molting/burrowing (Brachypelma hamorii), vision morphology and evolution (Phidippus audax), and medically important spider species identification (Latrodectus hesperus).

-Women in Science Conference (NSF EPSCoR, October 2016 & 2017): volunteered with ZoGSS for broadening participation in the biological sciences and STEM. Taught girls grades 6-12 and teachers (approximately 1,000 students & 175 teachers in attendance) about spider form and function. Captured and established displays for wolf, jumping, cellar, and spitting spiders to demonstrate foraging patterns. Assisted students with construction of pipe-cleaner spider models.

-OK-LSAMP Symposium (October 2019): judged four undergraduate posters from across Oklahoma.

-Co-hosted "Improve My Field Skills: Herpetology" Workshop (Interdepartmental Workshop Series, April 2015): presented an overview of field and laboratory skills relevant in herpetology. Particular contribution was made in teaching about turtle marking/survey methods and novel general  techniques currently being developed. Further, led the road cruising component of the workshop.

-Co-hosted "Science and Social Media" Workshop (Interdepartmental Workshop Series, March 2015): introduced topics, ethics, and applications of social media for communicating science in an evolving technological landscape.

-Graduate Student Representative on the Technology Committee (ZoGSS, 2015-2016): designed and published first website representing the Oklahoma State University Zoology Graduate Student Society. Mediated software/hardware installations within department computer labs.

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-Highland Park Elementary Live Animal Day (April 2019): developed safe and informative live-displays, with accompanying fact-sheets, representing local jumping, wolf, and widow spiders.

-OSU SACNAS Chapter Fundraising Events (Winter 2017, Spring 2018): assisted with preparation and sales of traditional Mexican tamales to raise money for sending undergraduates to the SACNAS national meeting.

-Into the Streets (Oklahoma State University, November 2015): volunteered with ZoGSS for landscaping property of a local elderly citizen.

-Oklahoma Wildlife Expo (Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, September 2015, 2016, & 2017): volunteered in the ZoGSS booth,  taught the public about lizard survey methods and native plant species.

-ZoGSS Elected Representative on the Graduate and Professional Student Society (GPSGA; 2016-2017): regularly represented ZoGSS at GPSGA meetings. Served as a GPSGA Communications Committee Event Photography Lead and authored “Exordium” section of the GPSGA Fall 2016 Newsletter.

-Frankenstein Fun (Wondertorium, October 2014): volunteered in the Insect Petting Zoo and taught the public about local spider species

-Lake McMurtry Clean-up (Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area, October 2014): collaborated with the OSU Zoology Graduate Student Society and the OSU Environmental Science Club for beautifying Lake McMurtry

 

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Peer Reviewer For:

Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology

International Journal of Acarology

Journal of Economic Entomology

Royal Society Open Science

Environmental Entomology

Pest Management Science

Great Lakes Entomologist

Climate Change Ecology

Ecology and Evolution

Journal of Zoology

Arachnology

Oikos

PeerJ

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Professional Society Affiliations:

-Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

-Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology

-American Arachnological Society

-Ecological Society of America

-Sigma Xi

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