Observation: Photinus ignitus
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Event Date:
2024-08-05
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Province/State:
Virginia
Event Date:
2024-08-05
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
20:29
End Time:
20:39
Number of Observers:
One (Me)
Primary Observer:
Renaldo Browne
Additional Observers:
N/A
Target Species Genus:
Photinus
Target Species Species:
ignitus
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
50-100
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Elevation (meters):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
1
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:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Photinus
Species:
ignitus
Observation Notes:
FENCED IN AREA HABITAT (2024)
Observed 23 Fireflies, no females. This is the only site that is very active. Two are shut down for the year, and one is barely active. :-)
Specimen Voucher Number:
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Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
20:29
Last Flash Time:
20:39
First Flash Temp (F):
85 Degrees F.
Last Flash Temp (F):
85 Degrees F.
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
Yellow
Flash Pattern Period:
One to three fireflies flashed in a 10 second period.
Flash Duration:
About two to three seconds
Flash Interval:
About one second
Male Height Zone:
Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
Generally inside the tree area. One was about 15 yards from me.
Male Flash Behavior:
One flash every two to three seconds
