Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-21
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-21
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:47
End Time:
20:57
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):
50-100
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: 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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Observed 103 Fireflies, no Females
The fireflies were spotted along the tree line, just behind the fences
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:47
Last Flash Time:
20:57
First Flash Temp (F):
85 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
85 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
About 2 seconds or so.
Flash Duration:
About 2 seconds or so.
Flash Interval:
About a 3 second interval
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line, just behind the fences.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashing about every 3 seconds or so. One second duration.
Female Flash Behavior:
None sited
