Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Ollie Flemming
Event Date:
2026-08-19
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
Undisclosed
Province/State:
Massachusetts
Event Date:
2026-08-19
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:32
End Time:
20:34
Number of Observers:
Primary Observer:
Ollie Flemming
Additional Observers:
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
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Elevation (meters):
Area Searched (hectares):
Artificial Light Sources
Artificial Light Types
Artificial Light Notes:
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
They were short bodies and flew around flashing quickly
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
Last Flash Time:
First Flash Temp (F):
Last Flash Temp (F):
Flashes in Pattern:
Flash Color:
Flash Pattern Period:
Flash Duration:
Flash Interval:
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
I was sitting by a fire and I saw sparks in the air.
Male Flash Behavior:
Female Flash Behavior:
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 16:29:22 | Ollie Flemming | ->unreviewed |
