Butterfly Coloring Pages - Our 16 Free Printable Coloring Sheets

A great way to keep the kids occupied is by giving them coloring pages. However, what are the best ideas? We recommend butterfly coloring pages, as these are usually an extremely popular choice. Not only for kids but there are also some beautiful butterfly coloring sheets for adults as well.

Butterfly Coloring Sheets

When looking for a butterfly to color, there are many possibilities available. From cute and simple ideas for kids to more delicate pictures with finer details for adults. Here are a few butterfly coloring pages for the whole family to enjoy.

Printable Butterfly Pages for Kids

We are going to start with simple and easy butterfly coloring pages. The coloring pages can help with concentration and improve memory. Butterflies are also perfect if you want to use multiple colors, which can help with the learning process as well. Scroll down, choose the coloring page of your choice, and click on the download link or the image to download the pdf.

Click on image or this link to download free printable butterfly coloring sheet

Additional Resources for Butterfly Coloring Pages

Cute Butterfly

Here is an adorable butterfly the kids will simply love. The butterfly has a smiling face and nice large wings that are easy to color. To get this cute butterfly coloring page, you can click on this link to download it.

Cartoon Butterfly

This is another fun and easy butterfly to color, with added elements like flowers, grass, and clouds to make it more interesting. The butterfly also has a cute face, making it more relatable to children. Download the butterfly coloring sheet here.

Group of Butterflies

Here is a group of butterflies to color. The pictures have simple lines and should be easy enough for younger kids to color, providing a bit more of a challenge when having to stay in the lines. To download the butterfly coloring sheet, click this link.

Butterfly Lifecycle

Making use of butterfly coloring pages is a great way to teach kids all about insects. In this case, the kids can learn all about how a butterfly comes from a caterpillar while having fun coloring. Click here to download the butterfly coloring sheet.

Monarch Butterfly

You can also use the butterfly coloring pages to teach about all the different types of butterflies you can get in nature. The monarch butterfly is a familiar species with its colors of black and orange. Here is an easy monarch butterfly coloring sheet you can download.

Challenging Butterfly Pattern

This butterfly coloring page is a little more challenging and incorporates an intricate circular design with finer details. This particular picture should keep the kids busy for quite some time and is perfect for older kids. To get the printable butterfly page, simply download it here.

Simple Flowers and Butterfly

A butterfly will search for the perfect place to lay its eggs. They have to make sure once the eggs hatch that the little caterpillars have something suitable to eat. To download this beautiful butterfly coloring page, click here.

Abstract Butterfly Coloring Page

Wanting something slightly different but still easy to color, then try this coloring page. Instead of real wings, the butterfly has leaves and flowers in its place. The picture is not too detailed, so can be done easily by slightly older kids. Here is the printable butterfly download.

Printable Butterfly Pages for Adults

You want to have coloring pages that are slightly more interesting for adults. Adult coloring pages are a great way to relax and relieve stress. Scroll down, choose the coloring page of your choice, and click on the download link or the image to download the pdf.

Starting Simple

There are various levels of coloring pages, and if you want to start with a simple design, then these coloring pages should work perfectly. There are not too many details, but the butterfly is realistic and will look beautiful once the color has been added. Click here for the butterfly coloring sheet.

Butterflies With More Detail

Looking for something with a little more detail, you should be able to find something that meets your needs. This butterfly coloring page should take a little longer to complete than most. Here is your printable butterfly download.

Elegant Butterfly Design

Another beautiful and intricate butterfly design, just waiting for you to color it in. This side view of a butterfly in flight should keep you busy and relaxed for some time. An interesting fact is that Antarctica has no butterflies, but then again, there are hardly any insects on the continent. Click here for your butterfly coloring page.

Zen Butterfly

Adult coloring pages and books have become quite trendy in recent years. To help improve focus and relieve stress, try coloring this butterfly any color you wish. To download it, click here for the butterfly coloring sheet.

Blue Butterfly

The Morpho peleides butterfly is a beautiful blue butterfly and is commonly found in Mexico and other areas of South America. The wings are quite large and can span five to eight inches in length. To color your own blue butterfly, click here.

Mass of Butterflies

This mass of butterflies may look complicated, but once you have finished coloring the page, it should be a kaleidoscope of colors. This is fitting because a cluster of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope. Here is your download for the printable butterfly page.

Design Butterfly

An interesting fact about butterflies is that on their feet, you can find taste receptors. See if you can color in this yellow edge giant owl butterfly. The pattern on its wings when folded looks like the eye of an owl, which helps chase predators away. See how close you can get to the real thing with this butterfly coloring page.

Heart-Shaped Flowers and Butterfly

Nectar is what butterflies eat, and while seeking out nectar, the butterfly helps to pollinate the flowers as well. This heart-shape flower and butterfly is a whimsical design you can make your own. Download the printable butterfly page here.

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We hope you enjoy these delightful butterfly coloring pages. Whether you choose a simple design or something more complex, we are sure you will have lots of fun completing them. Why not make it a family affair and enjoy the time together?

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can You Use to Color Pages?

The best media to use for coloring pages are colored pencils and pens, gel pens, watercolor pencils, and fine-tip markers. Some markers are solvent-based, so they usually bleed through the surface of the paper. Always check pens and markers before you begin coloring.

Why Is Coloring Good for You?

No matter what your age, coloring pages, and books can have many benefits. These include improving fine motor skills, reducing stress and anxiety, and can help you to improve focus.

What Paper Is Best for Coloring Pages?

If your printer can handle it, watercolor paper is recommended. The paper should be 80 to 120 lb cover or 216 to a bit over 271 gsm. The thicker the paper, the better it will handle inks and other markers that can bleed through thinner paper.

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Butterfly Coloring Pages – Our 16 Free Printable Coloring Sheets