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Effects of herbivory and inbreeding on the pollinators and mating system of Mimulus guttatus (Phrymaceae)¹

²Illinois Natural History Survey, Center for Biodiversity, 607 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820 USA; ³Blandy Experimental Farm, University of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Virginia 22620 USA

ABSTRACT

Most models of mating system evolution predict mixed mating to be unstable, although it is commonly reported from nature. Ecological interactions with mutualistic pollinators can help account for this discrepancy, but antagonists such as herbivores are also likely to play a role. In addition, inbreeding can alter ecological interactions and directly affect selfing rates, which may also contribute to maintaining mating system variation. We explored herbivore and inbreeding effects on pollinator behavior and selfing rates in Mimulus guttatus. First, individual spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius) herbivores were applied to native plants in two populations. Spittlebugs reduced flower size, increased anther–stigma distance, and increased selfing rates. A second experiment factorially crossed spittlebug treatment with inbreeding history (self- vs. cross-fertilized), using potted plants in arrays. Spittlebugs did not affect pollinator behavior, but they reduced flower size and nearly doubled the selfing rate. Inbreeding reduced the frequency of pollinator visits and increased flower-handling time, and this may be the first report that inbreeding affects pollinator behavior. Selfing rates of inbred plants were reduced by one half, which may reflect early inbreeding depression or altered pollinator behavior. The contrasting effects of herbivory and inbreeding on selfing rates may help maintain mating system variation in M. guttatus.

Key Words: California • herbivory • herkogamy • inbreeding • mating system • Mimulus guttatus • Phrymaceae • pollinator behavior

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