Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-07-02
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-07-02
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:50
End Time:
21:00
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:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2024)
Observed 13 Fireflies, no females.
All of the fireflies were along the tree line.
Males flashed about once every two to three seconds.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:50
Last Flash Time:
21:00
First Flash Temp (F):
78 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
78 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Once every two to three seconds
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
Two to three seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
All of the flashes were in the tree line area, deep in the trees.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every two to three seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
No females observed.
