Bees in North Dakota in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bees in North Dakota. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 553 of the 4,497 sightings logged across the year (12.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for bees in North Dakota
12.3%
of yearly sightings
553
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
4,497
verified records a year
August 30%, September 12.3%, October 2.3%. Busiest month is August at 30%.
4,497 verified observations of bees in North Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in North Dakota
Peak month
August
1,348 records (30% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 1 | 0% |
| April | 46 | 1% |
| May | 330 | 7.3% |
| Junepeak | 958 | 21.3% |
| Julypeak | 1,155 | 25.7% |
| Augustpeak | 1,348 | 30% |
| September | 553 | 12.3% |
| October | 105 | 2.3% |
| November | 1 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 449 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 370 |
| Hunt's Bumble Bee | 325 |
| Western Honey Bee | 213 |
| Tricolored Bumble Bee | 210 |
| Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee | 129 |
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 123 |
| Northern Amber Bumble Bee | 111 |
In North Dakota, September carries 12.3% of the year's bees sightings, about 4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (30%) into September, and it heads toward October (2.3%) after. The busiest month is August (30%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bees most often recorded in North Dakota are Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee and Hunt's Bumble Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September itself.
Which bees you are most likely to see
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee449 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee370 records
- Hunt's Bumble Bee325 records
- Western Honey Bee213 records
- Tricolored Bumble Bee210 records
- Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee129 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in North Dakota in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 553 of the 4,497 verified bees sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 12.3% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bees in North Dakota?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though August and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bees in North Dakota?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 4,497 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+
The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee and Hunt's Bumble Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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