Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-07-06
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-06
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:24
End Time:
20:34
Number of Observers:
One (Me)
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
None
target_species_genus:
photinus
target_species_species:
ignitum
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: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
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:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2025)
Observed 44 Fireflies, one Female
The fireflies were scattered in my observation area
The female was perched on a twig.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:24
Last Flash Time:
20:34
First Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Three to five fireflies flashed during a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About 1 Second
Flash Interval:
About 3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Scattered all over my observation location
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every three seconds, flash duration about 1 second
Female Flash Behavior:
One flash about every 10 seconds or so for a one to two second duration
