Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-14
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-14
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:49
End Time:
20:59
Number of Observers:
One (Me)
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
None
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
ignitus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
25
Area Searched (hectares):
25
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:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
First observation at this habitat for 2025.
Observed 23 Fireflies, no Females
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:49
Last Flash Time:
20:57
First Flash Temp (F):
80 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
80 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Orange
Flash Pattern Period:
One flash every 3 seconds
Flash Duration:
about 2 seconds
Flash Interval:
One flash every 3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Just about ground level
Male Flash Behavior:
One Flash every 3 seconds
Female Flash Behavior:
No Females sited
