The males and females of each kind are often slightly different from each other. There are many different kinds of butterflies. The wings are patterned and are often brightly coloured. When a butterfly is not flying, its wings are usually folded over its back. Like moths, butterflies have four wings covered with tiny scales. The earliest known butterfly fossils date to the mid Eocene epoch, between 40–50 million years ago. They evolved from moths in the latest Cretaceous or the earliest Cainozoic. Butterflies were the last major group of insects to appear on the planet. These are discussed below.Īngiosperms (flowering plants) evolved in the Lower Cretaceous, but did not become common until the Upper Cretaceous. The other notable features of butterflies are their extraordinary range of colours and patterns, and their wings. Many of the details of plant anatomy are related to their pollinators, and vice versa.
They have a long-lasting history of co-evolution with flowering plants. The life of butterflies is closely connected to flowering plants, which their larvae ( caterpillars) feed on, and their adults feed and lay their eggs on. The earliest discovered fossil moth dates to 200 million years ago. Butterflies are closely related to moths, from which they evolved. They are grouped together in the suborder Rhopalocera. The closed eyes certainly add something to it.The same butterfly, Kallima inachus, showing the upper side of its wings.Ī butterfly is a usually day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera. This simple and cute one might just be my favorite from this whole set of butterfly coloring pages. Simple design with wings spread wide open.Īnother design with wings that have a good amount of details. 3 on one page and lots of opportunities to use different colors. As with other realistic butterfly coloring pages, this one too has a bit more detail added to it, so it’s best suited for kids in kindergarten and older.Īnother set of wonderful fluttering beauties. Grab it here: Another realistic butterfly coloring page Lots of big spaces and thick lines makes this one easy enough for younger kids. I was a bit sleepy when I was drawing this one and the expression he or she has on it’s face is certainly reflective don’t you think? Older kids can even add to this one, by designing their own wing patterns. This one is easy enough that even older toddlers can color it in. Two super simple butterflies flying in the air. Grab it here: Two Happy Butterflies Flying Simple and inviting coloring sheet featuring a cartoon like butterfly (with a very big nose) and a few easy to color flowers. This realistic coloring page features 2 butterflies flying around a bunch of wonderful flowers. The fluttering butterflies are magnificent with their colorful wings, but there is one thing that can really compliment them even more. Grab it here: Realistic Monarch butterflies and flowers coloring page This easy butterfly coloring page is perfect for younger kids as it has a nice cartoon like friendly face and not many details to color in. You can get each of the butterfly coloring sheets individually or you can quickly grab the whole set that you will find at the bottom of this article.
BUTTERFLY SIMPLE DRAWING HOW TO
Why not try your hand at drawing a butterfly as I do have a how to draw a butterfly tutorial too – this way you can even draw your own coloring page for your child. I’ve drawn a variety of different designs, so I am sure you will find a perfect one for your child or even you.įrom super simple butterfly coloring pages toddlers and preschoolers will easily color through friendly looking ones kids in kindergarten will love to realistic ones older kids and you will love.ĭrawing is quite a passion of mine, be it coloring pages or other things. I am really excited to share this set of butterfly coloring pages with you, each one hand drawn with care :). Grab your coloring pencils or crayons, print our You will find a variety of butterfly coloring pages in this set we prepared for you – from cute and easy to monarch butterfly coloring pages that are more realistic.
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