Bees in Mississippi in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see bees in Mississippi. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,605 of the 10,592 sightings logged across the year (15.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Blue Sage Longhorn Bee photographed in MississippiBlueberry Blunt-horn photographed in MississippiHibiscus Turret Bee photographed in Mississippi
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bees in Mississippi

15.2%

of yearly sightings

1,605

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

10,592

verified records a year

May 12.5%, June 15.2%, July 10.4%. Busiest month is June at 15.2%.

Best months: June, May, October

10,592 verified observations of bees in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bees are recorded in Mississippi

Peak month

June

1,605 records (15.2% of the year)

Quietest month

January

26 records

MonthObservationsShare
January260.2%
February2612.5%
March1,28512.1%
April1,11710.5%
Maypeak1,32912.5%
Junepeak1,60515.2%
July1,09710.4%
August8898.4%
September1,29112.2%
Octoberpeak1,29712.2%
November3423.2%
December530.5%

Bees you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Eastern Bumble Bee1,305
Western Honey Bee1,017
Eastern Carpenter Bee932
American Bumble Bee800
Brown-belted Bumble Bee537
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee209
Two-spotted Bumble Bee200
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee199

In Mississippi, June carries 15.2% of the year's bees sightings, about 6.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (12.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (10.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bees most often recorded in Mississippi are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.

Which bees you are most likely to see

  • Common Eastern Bumble Bee1,305 records
  • Western Honey Bee1,017 records
  • Eastern Carpenter Bee932 records
  • American Bumble Bee800 records
  • Brown-belted Bumble Bee537 records
  • Two-spotted Longhorn Bee209 records
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Plan your bee trip in Mississippi

Start with live tours near Gulf Islands National Seashore, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bees in Mississippi in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 1,605 of the 10,592 verified bees sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 15.2% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see bees in Mississippi?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, May and October.

What month is best for bees in Mississippi?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and October, based on 10,592 verified observations.

Which bees are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+

The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.