Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:46
End Time:
20:56
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):
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2025)
Observed 36 Fireflies, no females.
They were observed flying along the tree line, and many in the open field area.
They were pretty well scattered in all areas
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:46
Last Flash Time:
20:56
First Flash Temp (F):
90 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
80 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Three fireflies flashed during a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About 1 second
Flash Interval:
About a 3 second interval
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line and open field areas
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash about every 3 seconds at one flash at a one second duration
Female Flash Behavior:
None Sighted
