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Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-08-25
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-08-25
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
20:22
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: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
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:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Observed only 6 fireflies, no females.
Site almost done for the 2025 firefly season
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:15
Last Flash Time:
20:22
First Flash Temp (F):
75 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
75 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1 firefly flashed in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About one second, then no more flashes
Flash Interval:
About 3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
One area of the trees. One was way back at the base of the threes
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash of a one second duration, and 3 second interval, then stopped
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
