Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-07-01
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-07-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:40
End Time:
20:49
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: 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:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2024)
Observed 16 fireflies, two females. The firefly count was down, because of the low temp. (76 Degrees F.)
The male fireflies were located along the tree line, and the two female fireflies were also located along the tree line, about 5 feet between each other.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:40
Last Flash Time:
20:50
First Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One to three male fireflies flashed in a 10 second period. The two female fireflies flashed about once in a 10 second period.
Flash Duration:
About two seconds.
Flash Interval:
One second
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the firefly flashes were along the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every two to three seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
One flash about every 10 seconds or so. That was from each female.
