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Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Cat
Event Date:
2025-07-24
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Buckhorne Campground, Clifton Forge, VA
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-24
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:50
End Time:
21:05
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Cat
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
unknown
Target Species Species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream
Habitat Type Notes:
Campground has open, grassy areas, but also wooded areas along stream, where most fireflies are observed.
Elevation (meters):
355.25
Area Searched (hectares):
0.44
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
security light
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes
security light
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): Yes
Artificial Light Notes:
This is a fairly dark campground, although the office and bathroom areas have motion sensitive lighting which is typcially on, but doesn't extend quite as far as the stream, where a lot of fireflies hang out. Occasionally a car will pass thru. But, it's a fairly quiet campground and not a lot of campers use outdoor lighting.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
Have seen a fireflies in the area bordering the stream, but also elsewhere in the campground. Was not able to observe them closely. Not sure if the fireflies here are synchronous fireflies, but they are known to be in Virginia. Will try to determine another time.
Started observation at 8:50 pm, but they were probably flashing before then.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:05
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
unknown
Flash Duration:
unknown
Flash Interval:
unknown
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Have seen flashes at ground level (assume to be females) and also up in the trees, over 8 ft. (assume to be males).
Male Flash Behavior:
Unknown.
Female Flash Behavior:
Unknown
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Thank you for submitting this firefly observation! Based on the yellow flash color and the early evening display time, it is possible that these fireflies were in the genus Photinus, but it’s hard to say for sure. This region likely does have synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus), but adults wouldn’t be active this late in the season.