Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-16
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:28
End Time:
20:38
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:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
25
Area Searched (hectares):
25
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: Yes
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:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
The Fireflies were flashing about one flash every 3 seconds. The female firefly flashed once every 30 seconds or so.
Though I observe for a 10 minute period, I extended it about 5 minutes, so I can include the female firefly, which don't appear very often.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:25
Last Flash Time:
20:38
First Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
one flash every 3 seconds or so, female one flash every 30, but only flashed twice. seconds.
Flash Duration:
About a 1 second duration
Flash Interval:
every 3 seconds, the female, every 30 seconds, but only flashed twice.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Most of the flashes were along the tree line, with the exception of 3, just in front of the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every 3 seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
One flash every 30 seconds or so, but only flashed twice.
