Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-09-05
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
THE WOODS HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-09-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:40
End Time:
19:50
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: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
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 WOODS HABITAT (2026)
Observed only 5 Fireflies, no females. One firefly did fly in a "J" Shape Pattern.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:40
Last Flash Time:
19:50
First Flash Temp (F):
75
Last Flash Temp (F):
75
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
3
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
On the left side of the walking/jogging trail
Male Flash Behavior:
Nestled among the trees and branches
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted
