Bees in Wisconsin in September
Yes, September is a good month to see bees in Wisconsin. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 7,679 of the 60,277 sightings logged across the year (12.7%), 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 Wisconsin
12.7%
of yearly sightings
7,679
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
60,277
verified records a year
August 26.5%, September 12.7%, October 3.3%. Busiest month is August at 26.5%.
60,277 verified observations of bees in Wisconsin, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Wisconsin
Peak month
August
15,949 records (26.5% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 0% |
| February | 11 | 0% |
| March | 82 | 0.1% |
| April | 2,679 | 4.4% |
| May | 6,646 | 11% |
| Junepeak | 10,046 | 16.7% |
| Julypeak | 15,118 | 25.1% |
| Augustpeak | 15,949 | 26.5% |
| September | 7,679 | 12.7% |
| October | 1,976 | 3.3% |
| November | 83 | 0.1% |
| December | 5 | 0% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Eastern Bumble Bee | 12,195 |
| Brown-belted Bumble Bee | 5,145 |
| Two-spotted Bumble Bee | 3,891 |
| Western Honey Bee | 3,651 |
| Red-belted Bumble Bee | 2,832 |
| Black-and-gold Bumble Bee | 1,644 |
| Rusty-patched Bumble Bee | 1,319 |
| Half-black Bumble Bee | 1,313 |
In Wisconsin, September carries 12.7% of the year's bees sightings, about 4.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from August (26.5%) into September, and it heads toward October (3.3%) after. The busiest month is August (26.5%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The bees most often recorded in Wisconsin are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee and Two-spotted 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
- Common Eastern Bumble Bee12,195 records
- Brown-belted Bumble Bee5,145 records
- Two-spotted Bumble Bee3,891 records
- Western Honey Bee3,651 records
- Red-belted Bumble Bee2,832 records
- Black-and-gold Bumble Bee1,644 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see bees in Wisconsin in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 7,679 of the 60,277 verified bees sightings logged in Wisconsin across the year, which is 12.7% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see bees in Wisconsin?+
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 Wisconsin?+
August is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through August, July and June, based on 60,277 verified observations.
Which bees are you most likely to see in Wisconsin?+
The most-recorded species in Wisconsin are Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee and Two-spotted Bumble Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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