Bees in Virginia in April
Yes, April is a good month to see bees in Virginia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 8,947 of the 71,087 sightings logged across the year (12.6%), 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 Virginia
12.6%
of yearly sightings
8,947
records in April
#5
busiest month of 12
71,087
verified records a year
March 4.1%, April 12.6%, May 10.2%. Busiest month is June at 18.2%.
71,087 verified observations of bees in Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Virginia
Peak month
June
12,964 records (18.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61 | 0.1% |
| February | 338 | 0.5% |
| March | 2,883 | 4.1% |
| April | 8,947 | 12.6% |
| May | 7,271 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 12,964 | 18.2% |
| Julypeak | 12,706 | 17.9% |
| Augustpeak | 9,523 | 13.4% |
| September | 9,149 | 12.9% |
| October | 6,095 | 8.6% |
| November | 1,067 | 1.5% |
| December | 83 | 0.1% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 11,060 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 8,097 |
| Western Honey Bee | 6,943 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 3,801 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 3,042 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 2,024 |
| American Bumble Bee | 1,562 |
| Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee | 756 |
In Virginia, April carries 12.6% of the year's bees sightings, about 4.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (4.1%) into April, and it heads toward May (10.2%) after. The busiest month is June (18.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bees most often recorded in Virginia are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee and Western Honey Bee. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which bees you are most likely to see
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee11,060 records
- Eastern Carpenter Bee8,097 records
- Western Honey Bee6,943 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee3,801 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee3,042 records
- Pure Green Sweat bee2,024 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in Virginia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 8,947 of the 71,087 verified bees sightings logged in Virginia across the year, which is 12.6% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see bees in Virginia?+
April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for bees in Virginia?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and August, based on 71,087 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in Virginia are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee and Western Honey Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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