Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2026-09-13
Status:
Unreviewed
Survey
Site Name:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2026-09-13
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:39
End Time:
19:49
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):
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:
AMBER RIDGE PICNIC AREA HABITAT (2026)
Observed 7 Fireflies, 6 in the wood area at end of the picnic area. The other was located across the street. If no sighting tonight (9/21/2026) This will be my last sighting at this site for this year.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:39
Last Flash Time:
19:49
First Flash Temp (F):
82
Last Flash Temp (F):
82
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
3
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
At the end of the picnic area, behind the tree line
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash at a one second duration. About 3 seconds between flashes.
Female Flash Behavior:
None sighted.
Status Changes
| DATE | USER | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 14:36:12 | Renaldo Browne | ->unreviewed |
