Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-07-06
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-07-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:48
End Time:
20:58
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):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2024)
Observed 48 fireflies, no females. The fireflies were located along the tree line, and a couple were located in the open field area itself.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:48
Last Flash Time:
20:58
First Flash Temp (F):
86 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
86 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Three fireflies flashed in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About one second interval
Flash Interval:
About two to three seconds.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Flashes were located along the tree line, some located in the open field area itself.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every two to three seconds, about one second duration.
Female Flash Behavior:
None observed.
