Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-08-10
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-08-10
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:19
End Time:
20:29
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: No
Buildings: Yes
Street Lights: No
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:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2025)
Observed only 10 Fireflies, no females.
They were located just behind the fence line.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:19
Last Flash Time:
20:29
First Flash Temp (F):
81 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
79 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Three to four fireflies flashed in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About one second long
Flash Interval:
Three second interval
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line, just behind the fences.
Male Flash Behavior:
Along the tree line, just behind the fences.
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
