Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-06-12
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:43
End Time:
20:53
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):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
5
Area Searched (hectares):
10
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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Observed 14 Fireflies, no females. The male firefly flashed once, every 2 seconds or so. They were mostly located along the tree line.
There is a big oak tree in the center of this habitat.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:43
Last Flash Time:
20:50
First Flash Temp (F):
78 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees F. It started cooling down after 8:50 PM.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
About every four seconds or so. This is going from one firefly to another.
Flash Duration:
About one and a half second.
Flash Interval:
About every 10 seconds or so.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the flash patterns were along the tree line, and some actually inside the tree area.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash about every ten seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
None Observed.
