Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-06-30
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-06-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:39
End Time:
20:49
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: 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:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Observed 106 Fireflies, no Females
Fireflies were along the tree line just behind the fences
Some were observed in the middle of the field.
Seen one rabbit (I know they don't count) :-)
It was on the other side, outside the fence, last week.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:39
Last Flash Time:
20:49
First Flash Temp (F):
86 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
86 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3 to 5 fireflies flashing during a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About 1 second
Flash Interval:
About 3 seconds between flashes
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
The Fireflies were along the tree line, just behind the fence
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every 3 seconds or so.
3-5 fireflies flashing during a 10 second period
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
