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Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-06-10
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:35
End Time:
20:45
Number of Observers:
One (Myself)
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
N/A
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):
5
Area Searched (hectares):
5
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
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:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2024)
Observed 22 Fireflies in a 10 minute period. No females.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:35
Last Flash Time:
20:45
First Flash Temp (F):
75 Degrees F
Last Flash Temp (F):
75 Degrees F
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One flash every one second
Flash Duration:
One second
Flash Interval:
One Second (two fireflies in a 10 second period.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
The fireflies were observed along the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
A male firefly flashed every one second or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
None Observed.
