Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2025-08-30
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2025)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2025-08-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
20:10
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)
Still good activity at this site. Kinda steady. 10 Males, no females.
The fireflies flew along the tree line, some deep in the tree line.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:00
Last Flash Time:
20:10
First Flash Temp (F):
72 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
71 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Two fireflies flashed in a 10 second perioid
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
Flashed once, then disappeared.
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line.
Male Flash Behavior:
Flashed once, then stopped
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
