Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-07-04
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-07-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:32
End Time:
20:42
Number of Observers:
One (Me)
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:
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:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Most of the fireflies flew along the tree line, some were around the field itself.
Observed 32 Fireflies, no females.
NOTE: returned later in the evening, and did see the Photinus Pyralis "Big Dipper" Fireflies in small numbers. That will be noted in a different observation.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:32
Last Flash Time:
20:42
First Flash Temp (F):
78 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
78 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One flash about every two to three seconds
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
One flash about every two to three seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the fireflies were flashing along the tree line, some in the field area itself.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash about every two to three seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
Non observed.
