Bees in Wyoming in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see bees in Wyoming. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,307 of the 7,658 sightings logged across the year (30.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Western Bumble Bee photographed in WyomingLonghorn-cuckoo bees photographed in WyomingBombus flavidus flavidus photographed in Wyoming
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for bees in Wyoming

30.1%

of yearly sightings

2,307

records in July

#1

busiest month of 12

7,658

verified records a year

June 26.8%, July 30.1%, August 23%. Busiest month is July at 30.1%.

Best months: July, June, AugustPeak season right now

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)

Quietest month

December

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January10%
February60.1%
March240.3%
April991.3%
May6198.1%
Junepeak2,05326.8%
Julypeak2,30730.1%
Augustpeak1,75823%
September7159.3%
October731%
November30%
December00%

Bees you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Hunt's Bumble Bee707
Nevada Bumble Bee347
Vancouver Bumble Bee314
Red-belted Bumble Bee291
Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee252
Western Honey Bee236
White-shouldered Bumble Bee190
Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee148

In Wyoming, July carries 30.1% of the year's bees sightings, about 21.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (26.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (23%) 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 Wyoming are Hunt's Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee and Vancouver Bumble 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

  • Hunt's Bumble Bee707 records
  • Nevada Bumble Bee347 records
  • Vancouver Bumble Bee314 records
  • Red-belted Bumble Bee291 records
  • Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee252 records
  • Western Honey Bee236 records
Plan your tripBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Plan your bee trip in Wyoming

Start with live tours near Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see bees in Wyoming in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 2,307 of the 7,658 verified bees sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 30.1% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see bees in Wyoming?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, June and August.

What month is best for bees in Wyoming?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, June and August, based on 7,658 verified observations.

Which bees are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+

The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Hunt's Bumble Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee and Vancouver Bumble Bee, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.