Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-06-30
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:55
End Time:
21:05
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:
50+
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
OPEN FIELD HABITAT (2026)
Observed 50 Fireflies, no females. 5 fireflies flew in a "J" Shape pattern. Most were observed inside of the tree line. Several were out in the open field itself.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:55
Last Flash Time:
21:05
First Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Last Flash Temp (F):
84 Degrees
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
10 fireflies flashed in a 10 second period
Flash Duration:
About 2 seconds
Flash Interval:
About 3 seconds
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Inside the tree line area, and about 8 were observed in the open field itself.
Male Flash Behavior:
Same as above
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
