Bees in West Virginia in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see bees in West Virginia. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,348 of the 7,918 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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.
Peak month for bees in West Virginia
17%
of yearly sightings
1,348
records in July
#3
busiest month of 12
7,918
verified records a year
June 12.9%, July 17%, August 18.7%. Busiest month is August at 18.7%.
7,918 verified observations of bees in West Virginia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in West Virginia
Peak month
August
1,484 records (18.7% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.1% |
| February | 20 | 0.3% |
| March | 379 | 4.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,367 | 17.3% |
| May | 1,092 | 13.8% |
| June | 1,022 | 12.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,348 | 17% |
| Augustpeak | 1,484 | 18.7% |
| September | 772 | 9.7% |
| October | 351 | 4.4% |
| November | 64 | 0.8% |
| December | 14 | 0.2% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 1,574 |
| Western Honey Bee | 823 |
| Eastern Carpenter Bee | 631 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 468 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 332 |
| Pure Green Sweat bee | 316 |
| Sanderson's Bumble Bee | 274 |
| Perplexing Bumble Bee | 149 |
In West Virginia, July carries 17% of the year's bees sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from June (12.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (18.7%) 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 West Virginia are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter 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
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee1,574 records
- Western Honey Bee823 records
- Eastern Carpenter Bee631 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee468 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee332 records
- Pure Green Sweat bee316 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in West Virginia in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 1,348 of the 7,918 verified bees sightings logged in West Virginia across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see bees in West Virginia?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of August, April and July.
What month is best for bees in West Virginia?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, April and July, based on 7,918 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in West Virginia?+
The most-recorded species in West Virginia are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Western Honey Bee and Eastern Carpenter Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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