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Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-07-26
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:26
End Time:
20:36
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:
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
2-10
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Seven fireflies observed, no females.
Flying along the tree line, as usual.
I did see a couple fly in a J shape pattern, but that happened outside of my 10 minute observation period.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:26
Last Flash Time:
20:36
First Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One firefly flashed in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About two seconds
Flash Interval:
Three to four seconds
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every three seconds or so.
Flash was about one second long.,
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
