Best Time to See Bees in Wyoming
July, June and August is the best time to see bees in Wyoming. Based on 7,658 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when bees are most active across the year in Wyoming.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
7,658 verified observations of bees in Wyoming, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When bees are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
July
2,307 records (30.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 0% |
| February | 6 | 0.1% |
| March | 24 | 0.3% |
| April | 99 | 1.3% |
| May | 619 | 8.1% |
| Junepeak | 2,053 | 26.8% |
| Julypeak | 2,307 | 30.1% |
| Augustpeak | 1,758 | 23% |
| September | 715 | 9.3% |
| October | 73 | 1% |
| November | 3 | 0% |
| December | 0 | 0% |
Bees you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Hunt's Bumble Bee | 707 |
| Nevada Bumble Bee | 347 |
| Vancouver Bumble Bee | 314 |
| Red-belted Bumble Bee | 291 |
| Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee | 252 |
| Western Honey Bee | 236 |
| White-shouldered Bumble Bee | 190 |
| Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee | 148 |
Sightings of bees in Wyoming peak in July, when 2,307 of the year's 7,658 verified observations are logged — about 30.1% of the annual total. Activity stays high through July, June and August.
The quietest stretch is December and January, when bees are hardest to find — no verified records exist for December. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The bees you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Hunt's Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee and Vancouver Bumble Bee — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see bees in Wyoming
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Devils Tower National Monument — National Monument
- Fossil Butte National Monument — National Monument
- Grand Teton National Park — National Park
- Yellowstone National Park — National Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see bees in Wyoming?+
July is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through July, June and August, based on 7,658 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are bees hardest to see in Wyoming?+
December is the quietest month for bees in Wyoming, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are bees active year-round in Wyoming?+
Bees are recorded in 11 of 12 months in Wyoming, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in July.
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