Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-06-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:25
End Time:
20:35
Number of Observers:
One
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):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
One
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
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:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Observed 50 fireflies, no females. Big increase in firefly activity at this location
The fireflies were flying within the tree area, along the trail, and in the bushes.
Observed one to five fireflies in a 10 second period.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:25
Last Flash Time:
20:35
First Flash Temp (F):
87 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
87 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One flash
Flash Duration:
Two seconds
Flash Interval:
About a three second interval.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In the trees, along the trail, and in the bushes.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every three seconds or so. one to five fireflies flashing in a 10 second period.
Female Flash Behavior:
None Observed.
