Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-22
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:43
End Time:
20:53
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: 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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Observed 59 Fireflies, no females.
They were observed along the tree line in the main part of the open field, and also around the corner.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:43
Last Flash Time:
20:53
First Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2 seconds
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
3 to 4 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
They were along the tree line on the main part of the open field, and the tree line around the corner
Male Flash Behavior:
Single flash every 3 to 4 seconds.
Female Flash Behavior:
None sited.
