Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-06-15
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-15
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:43
End Time:
20:53
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:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
1
Area Searched (hectares):
1
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: Yes
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:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
27 Fireflies sighted, 4 males flew in a "J" Shape pattern. One female sighted
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:43
Last Flash Time:
20:53
First Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
each firefly flashed once, every 4 seconds or so. Female only flashed once.
Flash Duration:
One second
Flash Interval:
About 2 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
23 Fireflies, including female, were sighted along the tree line.
4 fireflies sighted on the open field picnic area
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every 2 seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
One flash only
