Butterfly
A large butterfly with wings fully spread open, symmetrical upper and lower wing pairs with scalloped lower edges.
12 Butterfly Coloring Pages to Print
Butterfly over Daisies
A large butterfly with patterned wings flying above three big daisies and leaves.
Butterfly Mandala
A detailed mandala with four butterflies around a central flower, small flowers between them and a scalloped border.
Mother's Day Butterflies and Garden
Butterflies flying above tulips, daisies, roses, leaves, and garden flowers.
Cat with Butterfly, Sun, and Flowers
A smiling cat sitting among flowers with a butterfly overhead and the sun in the sky.
Princess with Butterflies
This princess shares a quiet garden moment with three butterflies that have landed near her outstretched fingertips.
Monarch Butterfly with Detailed Wings
A monarch butterfly seen from above with open wings, thick wing veins, a border of white dots, a body and two antennae.
About this design
A monarch butterfly is seen from above with its wings fully open. Thick black veins divide each wing into closed cells, and a border of round dots runs along the edges. The body has small rings, and two thin antennae curl at the top. On a real monarch the cells are orange, the veins and border are black and the dots are white, so kids can follow that pattern or invent their own. The upper wings are larger than the lower ones, which gives a nice contrast in size. The page is bold and symmetrical, with plenty of cells for colored pencils, and it suits ages 6 and up.
Butterfly Life Cycle in a Circle
Four pictures joined by curved arrows in a circle: an egg on a leaf, a caterpillar on a leaf, a hanging chrysalis and a butterfly.
About this design
Four pictures sit in a circle, joined by curved arrows that show the order. A tiny egg rests on a leaf, a caterpillar with a smiling face crawls on another leaf, a chrysalis hangs from a stem and a butterfly with open wings finishes the loop. There are no words on the page, so kids can tell the story themselves or add labels after they color. The leaves can be green, the chrysalis green or brown, and the butterfly any bright color. It is a good fit for a science lesson on how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. The shapes are medium-sized and the page suits ages 5 and up.
Two Happy Cartoon Butterflies
Two cartoon butterflies with big smiling faces and large round wing spots, with small clouds above and flowers below.
About this design
Two cartoon butterflies flutter side by side with big round eyes, wide smiles and curly antennae. Each has two large wings with big round spots, which are easy shapes to fill in with a single color. Small clouds float along the top of the page, and three flowers with round petals grow along the bottom. Everything is large and the outlines are thick, so this is one of the easiest butterfly pages and a good fit for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids can give each butterfly a different color, or match the spots to the flowers. The two characters make a cheerful page for a bedroom wall or a spring classroom.
Butterfly on a Flower
A bold butterfly with patterned wings perched on a big flower with a long stem and two large leaves.
About this design
A bold butterfly with open wings perches on a big flower with a curved stem and two large leaves at the bottom. Each wing has a pattern of rounded sections and small spots, and the flower has a big round center with wide petals. The outlines are thick and the shapes are large, so the page works well for ages 4 and up. The wing sections are good places for two or three colors, and the petals can match or contrast with the wings. Green fits the stem and leaves, and yellow fits the flower center. It is a simple page for toddlers who like flowers, and a good first butterfly page.
Butterfly Resting on a Bloom
An elegant butterfly with long, finely lined wings resting on a flower with layered petals, a curved stem and leaves.
About this design
An elegant butterfly rests on a flower with layered petals, a curved stem and a few leaves. The wings are long and lined with fine stripes and small cells, and the body has two thin antennae. The flower has a round center with tiny dots, which gives kids a small detail to color. Because the lines are thinner than most pages on the site, it is a calm choice for older kids who like to take their time with fine-tip markers or colored pencils. Soft blues and purples suit the wings, while warm colors work for the bloom. It is a medium to detailed page for ages 6 and up.
Detailed Butterfly over a Daisy
A butterfly with richly patterned wings of small cells hovering over a big daisy with many long petals and a stem.
About this design
A butterfly with richly patterned wings hovers over a big daisy. Each wing is packed with small cells, ovals and rounded shapes, and the body has rings and two antennae. Below it, the daisy has a round center covered in dots and a ring of long petals, with a thin stem running to the bottom of the page. This is one of the most detailed pages in the butterfly collection, because the wing pattern gives dozens of small areas to fill. Kids around 7 and up can use colored pencils to shade each section with a different color. Yellow and white suit the daisy, and the wings can be any palette.
About This Collection
These 12 butterfly coloring pages cover the whole range, from two cartoon butterflies with big smiles to a monarch with detailed wing veins. Three pages show a butterfly on a flower: a bold one on a simple bloom, an elegant one resting on a flower with leaves and a detailed one over a big daisy. The set also includes a butterfly mandala, a butterfly over daisies and a few garden scenes.
Start with the Two Happy Cartoon Butterflies for toddlers, since the wings are big round spots and the faces are simple. The Butterfly Life Cycle in a Circle shows an egg, a caterpillar, a chrysalis and a butterfly, which makes a good page for a science lesson. The Monarch Butterfly with Detailed Wings and the Detailed Butterfly over a Daisy are the busiest pages, with dozens of small wing cells for colored pencils. The Princess with Butterflies and the Cat with Butterfly, Sun and Flowers add a character.
Tap any picture to open its PDF, sized for US Letter and printable on A4 without cropping. Orange and black suit the monarch, but any color mix looks good.
Butterfly Coloring FAQ
Where do monarch butterflies go in winter?
Monarchs from eastern North America fly south to the mountains of central Mexico, a trip of thousands of miles. Monarch Butterfly with Detailed Wings shows the orange and black pattern.
What colors should I use for a monarch butterfly?
A real monarch has orange wings with black veins and a black border dotted with white. Kids can follow that pattern or pick any bright colors they like, and the white dots can stay white.
Does the life cycle page have words on it?
No. It shows four pictures with arrows: an egg on a leaf, a caterpillar, a hanging chrysalis and a butterfly. Kids can add their own labels after coloring, which makes it a good page for a nature lesson.
What tools work for the detailed butterfly pages?
The Monarch Butterfly with Detailed Wings and the Detailed Butterfly over a Daisy have many small wing cells and fine lines. Kids around 7 and up can use fine-tip markers or colored pencils to give each cell a color.
Can I use these for a spring or garden theme?
Yes. The flower and daisy pages fit a spring theme, and the life cycle page fits a garden or science unit. The pages are free to print for home and classroom use.
Helpful Guides
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