Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-09-01
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-09-01
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:00
End Time:
20:10
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
None
target_species_genus:
target_species_species:
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):
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:
2-10
genus:
photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
The two fireflies were actually located in the street.
Two fireflies flashed in a 10 second period.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:00
Last Flash Time:
20:10
First Flash Temp (F):
Last Flash Temp (F):
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
2
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft)
Flash Location:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AFREA HABITAT (2026)
The two fireflies were actually located in the middle of the street.
Male Flash Behavior:
See above
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
