Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-07-20
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-20
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:25
End Time:
20:38
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: No
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:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
The fireflies flew along the tree line, and a couple were in the open field.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:28
Last Flash Time:
20:38
First Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One to three fireflies flashed in a 10 second period.
Flash Duration:
About two seconds
Flash Interval:
Three to four seconds interval
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line, and in the open field
Male Flash Behavior:
Along the tree line and open field.
Flashed about every three to four seconds with a three second interval
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
