Bees in Nevada in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see bees in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,473 of the 8,671 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bees in Nevada

17%

of yearly sightings

1,473

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

8,671

verified records a year

June 18.7%, July 17%, August 11.9%. Busiest month is June at 18.7%.

Best months: June, July, MayPeak season right now

8,671 verified observations of bees in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bees are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

1,619 records (18.7% of the year)

Quietest month

January

38 records

MonthObservationsShare
January380.4%
February1041.2%
March5135.9%
April1,24314.3%
Maypeak1,35015.6%
Junepeak1,61918.7%
Julypeak1,47317%
August1,03411.9%
September7218.3%
October4044.7%
November1221.4%
December500.6%

Bees you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Western Honey Bee1,709
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee349
Hunt's Bumble Bee327
Western Carpenter Bee253
Ligated Furrow Bee188
Sonoran Bumble Bee165
Valley Carpenter Bee140
Morrison's Bumble Bee119

In Nevada, July carries 17% of the year's bees sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from June (18.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (11.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The bees most often recorded in Nevada are Western Honey Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee and Hunt's Bumble Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which bees you are most likely to see

  • Western Honey Bee1,709 records
  • Yellow-faced Bumble Bee349 records
  • Hunt's Bumble Bee327 records
  • Western Carpenter Bee253 records
  • Ligated Furrow Bee188 records
  • Sonoran Bumble Bee165 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your bee trip in Nevada

Start with live tours near Death Valley National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bees in Nevada in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 1,473 of the 8,671 verified bees sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see bees in Nevada?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.

What month is best for bees in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 8,671 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Nevada are Western Honey Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee and Hunt's Bumble Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.