Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Barbara Fisher
Event Date:
2026-05-31
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Northwest District Park, Chatham Co NC
Province/State:
North Carolina
Event Date:
2026-05-31
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:15
End Time:
21:20
Number of Observers:
2
Primary Observer:
Barbara Fisher
Additional Observers:
Gini Bell
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
25-50
Habitat Type:
Grassland/Meadow - Meadow, open, grasses dominant
Habitat Type Notes:
black walnut, redbud, hackberry
Elevation (meters):
170.688
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): Yes
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
street light flickered on and off
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
13mm, 2 lanterns
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:30
Last Flash Time:
20:30
First Flash Temp (F):
70.1F
Last Flash Temp (F):
70.1F
Flashes in Pattern:
2
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
8 sec
Flash Duration:
1 sec
Flash Interval:
7 sec
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
flew and flashed over grass
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
n/a
