Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-06-07
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-07
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:42
End Time:
20:52
Number of Observers:
One
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:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2026)
First observation at this site for 2026.
Flying on both sides of the wooded trail.
Only 4 sited, no females or any flying in "J" shape pattern
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:42
Last Flash Time:
20:52
First Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
82 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10 second period
Flash Duration:
one flash every 2 seconds
Flash Interval:
about 4 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In wooded area on both sides of the walking trail
Male Flash Behavior:
Males flashed only one time in a 10 second pariod
Female Flash Behavior:
None sited
