26 Beetle Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

Our free printable beetle coloring pages are a fun and creative way for kids to explore the fascinating world of insects! From the shiny jewel beetle to the strong and spiky stag beetle, there are so many cool beetles to discover and color.

These pages help children learn about beetles while encouraging creativity and imagination. Our sheets are easy to color, great for all ages, and free to download and print.

beetle crawling on a flower pot coloring sheet

Free Printable Beetle Coloring Pages

Whether it’s a beetle crawling through a garden or sharing a flower with a bug buddy like a butterfly or grasshopper, these coloring pages bring nature to life in fun and playful ways.

Kids can color beetles among daisies and sunflowers, or explore forest scenes and flower patches where these tiny crawlers love to hide. It’s a colorful adventure packed with learning and fun!

Grab your crayons and get ready for coloring fun! Each coloring page is available as a free printable sheet.

three beetle coloring pages with pencils and crayons on a dusty blue background

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Meet a variety of beetle species from the real world—each one different and fascinating! These pages let kids discover beetles of all shapes, sizes, and colors.

stag beetle with big pincers coloring page
Fierce stag beetle
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jewel beetle under the sun coloring sheet
Jewel beetle under sunshine
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longhorn beetle on a leaf coloring page
Longhorn beetle with a leaf
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rhinoceros beetle crawling near flowers coloring sheet
Rhinoceros beetle in the garden
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tiger beetle with black stripes on its back coloring page
Striped tiger beetle
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Hercules beetle with blooming flowers coloring sheet
Hercules beetle and flowers
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Explore the secret world of beetles hiding among flowers, leaves, and garden patches. These pages bring garden bugs to life in a fun and colorful way.

beetle crawling over blooming daisies coloring page
Beetle in a daisy garden
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beetle resting on a big leaf coloring sheet
Beetle on a garden leaf
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beetle climbing up a sunflower coloring page
Beetle on a sunflower
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beetle crawling on a flower pot coloring sheet
Beetle on a flower pot
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beetle crawling near strawberries coloring page
Beetle in strawberry patch
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beetle hiding under mushrooms coloring sheet
Beetle with mushrooms
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beetle crawling on a tree log coloring page
Beetle on a tree log
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beetle on a compost pile with worms coloring sheet
Beetle on a compost pile
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Beetles make interesting insect friends! In this collection, beetles hang out with butterflies, bees, caterpillars, and more.

beetle and a butterfly resting on a flower coloring page
Beetle and butterfly on a flower
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beetle perched on a sunflower beside a bee coloring page
Beetle and bee with sunflowers
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Beetle meeting a caterpillar on a branch coloring page
Beetle and caterpillar on a branch
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beetle and a smiling snail in grass coloring sheet
Beetle and snail in the grass
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beetle and grasshopper friend with blooming flowers coloring page
Beetle and grasshopper in the garden
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beetle meeting an ant on a tree log coloring sheet
Beetle and ant on a tree log
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Watch beetles as they enjoy each season from spring to winter! These coloring pages capture beetle life with seasonal fun and scenery.

beetle crawling on a snowball amidst snowfall coloring page
Winter snow beetle
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beetle surrounded by spring blossoms coloring sheet
Beetle and spring flowers
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beetle playing in a pile of autumn leaves coloring page
Beetle and autumn leaves
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beetle flying under a summer sun coloring sheet
Beetle in summer sun
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beetle with an umbrella under the rain coloring page
Winter beetle under the rain
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beetle wearing sunglasses relaxing at the beach coloring page
Beetle at the Summer beach
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Beetle coloring sheets are more than just fun—they’re a window into the tiny, exciting world of bugs! Whether kids are learning about beetle species, imagining garden adventures, or creating their own beetle friends, these pages spark curiosity and creativity with every crayon stroke.

Grab your crayons, print out your favorite pages, and let the coloring fun begin! ❤️


Beetle coloring sheets are perfect for bug-loving kids and curious minds. Here are fun and creative ways to use them at home, in class, or even outside!

Build a Beetle Species Booklet

  1. Print 5–10 different beetle coloring pages (e.g., jewel beetle, stag beetle, rhino beetle).
  2. Color each page and write a name or fact below it.
  3. Stack the pages, punch holes on the side, and tie with string or staple to create a mini “Bug Book.”

Create a Garden Bug Mural

  1. Use a large poster or butcher paper.
  2. Have your child color beetles, butterflies, leaves, flowers, and grass.
  3. Cut them out and glue them to the paper to create a colorful garden scene for the wall.

Beetle Shell Art Contest

  1. Encourage kids to decorate beetle shells with crayons, markers, sequins, or glitter glue.
  2. Let them experiment with wild designs—polka dots, rainbow stripes, or even superhero-themed beetles!
  3. Host a mini “bug parade” and vote for the most creative beetle.

Bug Detective Journal

  1. Get a simple notebook or staple blank pages together.
  2. After coloring beetle pages, paste one on each page of the journal.
  3. Add made-up “scientific names,” facts, or fun superpowers the beetle might have.

Make Beetle Masks

  1. Choose beetle pages with big heads or bodies.
  2. Color and cut out the beetle.
  3. Glue it onto a paper plate or cardstock.
  4. Cut eye holes and attach a stick or string to wear the mask for pretend play.

Create Bug Buddy Cards

  1. Print small beetle images (2 per page).
  2. Fold the page to make a card.
  3. On the inside, kids can write fun messages or beetle facts to share with friends or family.

Bug Trail Game

  1. Print and color multiple beetle pages.
  2. Laminate them or tape them to the floor like stepping stones.
  3. Kids must follow the beetle path while answering questions or doing challenges at each step.

Laminate for Reusable Fun

  1. After coloring, laminate beetle pages using a home laminator or clear contact paper.
  2. Use them as placemats, dry-erase drawing boards, or flashcards in classrooms.

Decorate Nature Journals

  1. Cut out colored beetles and glue them to notebooks, folders, or journals.
  2. Add labels like “Bug Collector” or “Nature Explorer” to personalize them.

Build a Beetle Mobile

  1. Color and cut out different beetles.
  2. Use string to hang them from a decorated paper plate or stick.
  3. Hang the mobile near a window to let it spin and twirl.

Beetle Banner Name Craft

  1. Print one beetle per letter in your child’s name.
  2. Color and cut each beetle, then write one letter on each.
  3. String them together to make a name banner for their bedroom or school cubby.

Turn Beetles into Stick Puppets

  1. Glue colored beetles onto craft sticks or straws.
  2. Use them to act out bug adventures, nature scenes, or silly beetle conversations!

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