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Spatial Associations Between Invasive Tree Lupin and Populations of Two Katipo Spiders at Kaitorete Spit, New Zealand AvailableHetherington, on-line Wilson: at: http://www.newzealandecology.org/nzje/ Katipo distribution at Kaitorete Spit 279 Spatial associations between invasive tree lupin and populations of two katipo spiders at Kaitorete Spit, New Zealand Jillian Hetherington* and J. Bastow Wilson Department of Botany, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand *Author for correspondence (Email: [email protected]) Published online: 9 April 2014 Abstract: Spatial associations between the invasive tree lupin (Lupinus arboreus), the New Zealand endemic widow spider Latrodectus katipo (katipo), and the introduced South African spider Steatoda capensis (false katipo) were examined within the nationally significant Kaitorete Spit dune system in Canterbury, New Zealand. These dunes are considered to be a stronghold for L. katipo, but with the decline in preferred vegetation for capture-web attachment as a result of tree lupin invasion, a decline in the spider’s population was expected. On other New Zealand dune systems a decline in L. katipo abundance has corresponded with an increase in the abundance of the introduced S. capensis. Spider population data collected over a 6-year period and vegetation data collected in 2008 and 2009 were used to examine the spatial associations at Kaitorete Spit. The abundance of S. capensis was not significantly related to the abundance ofL. katipo. The ratio of S. capensis to L. katipo declined annually over the 6 years. The 2008 and 2009 vegetation surveys found that S. capensis was not located in areas where tree lupin was present. Latrodectus katipo was found in areas with up to 40% tree lupin cover. The abundance of L. katipo recorded in areas dominated by tree lupin was not significantly different from the abundances recorded in association with native plant cover. The presence of L. arboreus at Kaitorete Spit is not considered to be a direct threat to the population of L. katipo; Kaitorete Spit is still a stronghold. Keywords: dune system; ecological niche; habitat; Latrodectus katipo; Lupinus arboreus; Steatoda capensis Introduction effect: something valued by people has been lost (McPherson et al. 1997; Turner et al. 2003). Species conservation and The introduction of invasive alien species into an ecosystem ecological restoration therefore attempt to mitigate current or often changes its character, including its species richness and past negative impacts of alien species (Owen 1998; Timmins evenness (Huston & Smith 1987; Rejmánek 2000; Ehrenfeld 2004). Implementing any form of conservation or restoration 2003; Simberloff 2005). Such effects can be seen after the management for this purpose requires an understanding of the introduction of a disease organism, an invertebrate pest or functioning of the original ecosystem at the particular site, of a vertebrate herbivore. Introduced species can, however, the degree it is affected by the invading species, and by what also impact on native species at the same trophic level, in mechanism (Thiele et al. 2010). Such information could identify essentially the same niche. For example, in American tallgrass novel and more effective management strategies. However, prairie the invasive Sorghum halepense (Johnson grass) can in some situations ecosystem functions may continue, little displace the native dominant grass Schizachyrium scoparium affected by alien invasion (Mascaro et al. 2012), and on the (little bluestem), with effects on the whole plant community other hand if functions are altered the effects of the invader (Rout et al. 2013). In Melbourne, Australia, the Argentine may persist for some time after it is removed (Corbin & ant (Linepithema humile) competitively displaces native ant D’Antonio 2012). species and alters the richness of invertebrate species found Here we investigate the spatial associations of native and in native coastal scrub (Rowles & O’Dowd 2009). The ant non-native species on a New Zealand sand dune system to achieves dominance, through exploitative and aggressive determine site-specific information and in light of the results behaviour, along with the creation of super colonies (Rowles & address whether a novel management strategy for a rare spider O’Dowd 2009). The success of non-native species in a foreign is evident or even required. ecosystem is often attributed to a higher intrinsic competitive ability displayed by the non-native species (Rowles & O’Dowd Native katipo 2009; Vonshak et al. 2010), but an alternative explanation is the Latrodectus katipo Powell, 1871 (Theridiidae) (henceforth absence of its natural pests (Torchin et al. 2001; DeWalt et al. referred to as katipo) is a widow spider endemic to 2004), increasing its vigour and population size. Invasion by New Zealand’s coastal dune systems (Patrick 2002). The katipo an alien plant species can also affect species at other trophic spider was recently classified as an ‘at risk’ species with the levels. For example, Severns (2008) observed that in western rank of ‘declining’ (Sirvid et al. 2012) in view of the reduction USA invasion of native prairie by the alien grass Arrhenatherum in its spatial range over the past 30 years (Hann 1990; Ward elatius (tall oat grass) decreased the fitness of populations of 1998; Patrick 2002). Early work established that the katipo the insect Icaricia icarioides fenderi (Fender’s blue butterfly). was present on most dune systems on New Zealand’s western As well as the reduction of intrinsic conservation values coasts between Greymouth and Waitara, and sporadically that occurs when alien species alter ecosystem functions, further north, as well as irregularly on the east coast of both species richness, or species behaviour, there is often a social islands with its southern limit at Karitane (Fig. 1; McCutcheon New Zealand Journal of Ecology (2014) 38(2): 279-287 © New Zealand Ecological Society. 280 New Zealand Journal of Ecology, Vol. 38, No. 2, 2014 1976; Forster & Forster 1999). A survey of 90 dune systems introduction of Ammophila arenaria (marram grass, Poaceae) across New Zealand, which included all of the locations for dune stabilisation (and subsequent conversion to forest) identified by McCutcheon (1976), was undertaken at the turn has resulted in the invasive spread of this sand-binding plant of this century to re-evaluate the spider’s distribution (Patrick species across the majority of New Zealand’s dune systems 2002). Almost 30 years after McCutcheon’s (1976) description (Johnson 1992; Partridge 1992). Densely covering marram of the spider’s distribution, Patrick (2002) found populations grass seems less favourable than native plant species and remained on only 26 of those 90 dune systems. driftwood for the attachment of katipo capture webs (Smith Three explanations have been offered for the observed 1971; Costall & Death 2009). Lastly, the South African spider reduction in the katipo’s range: habitat reduction, habitat Steatoda capensis Hann, 1990 (‘false katipo’; henceforth specialisation, and competition (Griffiths 2001; Patrick referred to as steatoda) has been reported to have similar habitat 2002; Costall & Death 2009). Firstly, the katipo is a species requirements to katipo (Hann 1990; Costall & Death 2009), restricted to the coast, and the modification of coastal dune and may compete with the native katipo. This is supported systems for residential development, forestry, farmland and by observed declines in katipo abundance that corresponded recreational activities (Hilton et al. 2000; Costall & Death with increases in steatoda abundance, particularly in the lower 2009) has reduced the area of active dunes in New Zealand North Island (Hann 1990; Patrick 2002; Costall & Death 2009). from 129 402 ha to 38 949 ha (Hilton 2006). The effects of Although direct competition between these two spiders has this loss are exacerbated by the specialisation of katipo to not been demonstrated, there is strong evidence suggesting north-facing dune slopes, and largely to areas with sparsely- that steatoda is opportunistic and will quickly establish itself distributed Ficinia spiralis (Cyperaceae), Carmichaelia when katipo numbers decline (Hann 1990). spp. (Fabaceae), Muehlenbeckia complexa (Polygonaceae), and in more northerly areas Spinifex sericeus (Poaceae) A stronghold for katipo (Griffiths 2001; Patrick 2002; Costall & Death 2009). It has Patrick (2002) identified 19 dune systems as strongholds for the been suggested that these plant species provide a suitable endemic katipo spider due to the limited presence or influence Figure 1. structure for attaching the spider’s untidy capture webs of the three factors noted above. One of these is Kaitorete Spit, (Patrick 2002). Driftwood is also an important component of a dune system of national significance (Johnson 1992) situated the spider’s habitat, especially when situated within a short on the southern side of Banks Peninsula, separating Lake distance (< 10 m) from vegetation (Costall & Death 2009). The Ellesmere (Te Waihora) from the Pacific Ocean (Fig. 1). The recorded abundance of katipo at Kaitorete Spit is attributed to the extensive cover of the native sand-binding sedge Ficinia spiralis (Burrows 1969; Johnson 1992; Griffiths 2001; Patrick 2002; Lettink & Patrick 2006), the lack of development on the spit, and the scarcity of marram grass. Although the Kaitorete Spit dune system is identified as suitable for katipo (Patrick 2002), the population may be indirectly threatened by the spread across the central dunes of a non-native nitrogen fixer, Lupinus arboreus
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