Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database

Report on Titahi Bay, Assessment of Vegetation Technical Report

Author
Smith, R.
Year
2007
Summary
In May 1969 the distribution of the Katipo spider Latrodectus katipo (Araneae : Theridiidae) at South Brighton Beach, Christchurch, was investigated. The spiders were most abundant in a narrow zone about 10-30 metres from the most seaward clumps of marram grass. Habitat characteristics were examined and a preference for sparse to medium densities of marram on sloping ground facing north-west, was found. An analysis of the contents of 32 webs indicated that a weevil, Cecyropa modesta, is probably the most important prey.
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