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Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-08-04
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-08-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:28
End Time:
20:34
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):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
30 Fireflies observed along the tree line and in the field surrounded by the fence
No females observed.
Some fireflies flew above 10 feet.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:28
Last Flash Time:
20:38
First Flash Temp (F):
75 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
72 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Five to 10 observed in a ten second period
Flash Duration:
About one to two seconds
Flash Interval:
About 4 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
They were located along the tree line mostly. Some were inside the fenced in field itself
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash (two seconds) ever four seconds or so.
Stayed within the tree line, and some in the middle of the fenced in field
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
