Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-06-22
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-22
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:
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 RIODGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Observed 43 Fireflies, no female. 8 fireflies flew in a "J" Shaped pattern. Most of the fireflies flew along the tree line, most at the end of the picnic area, near the street. Some flew pretty high, at least 20 feet or so.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:42
Last Flash Time:
20:52
First Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
76 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
>4
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
Each firefly flashed once every 5 seconds or so. 8 fireflies flashed in a 10 second perioid. Very active
Flash Duration:
One
Flash Interval:
About every 3 to 4 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line, but, most were in the location at the end of the picnic area, near the street. That was were 90 % of the firefly activity was.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every 4 seconds or so, the one's flying in a "J" pattern. flashed about every 5 seconds or so.
Female Flash Behavior:
None observed.
