Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-07-01
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-07-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:28
End Time:
20:38
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 30 Fireflies, one Female.
I expected the firefly count to be low, because of the low temperature (73 Degrees F.)
Still a pretty good count considering.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:28
Last Flash Time:
20:38
First Flash Temp (F):
73 Degree F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
73 Degree F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Two seconds
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
three to four seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the flash locations were within the trees and in the bushes.
Male Flash Behavior:
Observed three male fireflies flashing in a 10 second period.
A single flash about every 3 to 4 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Observed one lone Female snuggled and perched on a twig in the bushes. '
It flashed about once every 10 seconds or so.
