Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-06-23
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-23
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:51
End Time:
21:01
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: 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:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
11-50
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2026)
Big increase in firefly activity. 43 Fireflies observed. 8 flew in a "J" Shaped Pattern. Most were spotted along the tree line, some in the open field.
One (a female) was spotted in the fence, the others in the tree line.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:51
Last Flash Time:
21:01
First Flash Temp (F):
70 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
64 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
two fireflies were spotted flashing in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About one second
Flash Interval:
About 3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Along the tree line, one on the fence (female)
Male Flash Behavior:
They were spotted flashing along the tree line, and some in the open field.
Female Flash Behavior:
Two in the tree line, and one on the fence.
