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Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:29
End Time:
20:39
Number of Observers:
One (Me)
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
None
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
ignitus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
25
Area Searched (hectares):
25
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
AMBER RIDGE APARTMENT PICNIC AREA.
Observed 42 Fireflies, no females
They flew along the tree line from one end of the picnic area to the end of the field
Some were flying inside the tree line
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:29
Last Flash Time:
20:39
First Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
About 3 seconds
Flash Duration:
About 1 second
Flash Interval:
3 second interval
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashing along the tree line, from one end of the picnic area to the end of the field.
Some were flashing inside the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashing about one flash every 3 seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
None sited
