Butterfly coloring pages bring a little garden magic to the table, with patterned wings, cheerful flowers, and plenty of room for your favorite colors.
This collection has 30 printable designs, from single butterflies with hearts, stars, and flowing wing patterns to little scenes with daisies, tulips, mushrooms, and garden friends. There are simpler pages for a quick coloring break and more detailed pictures when you feel like lingering.
Some days, a butterfly with broad striped wings is just the thing. Other days, a tiny snail, a flower-filled watering can, or a bouquet with a visiting butterfly might catch your eye. You can choose a picture to suit the time you have and the colors you feel like using.
Each preview has its own PDF link underneath, so you can print just one page or pick a few favorites. Set out some crayons or colored pencils, make yourself comfortable, and let the wings take on a little personality of their own.
A Few Colors Can Go a Long Way
You don’t need a huge collection of supplies to enjoy these butterfly coloring pages. Two or three colors repeated across the wings can look lovely, especially on the heart, diamond, and petal designs. Try soft pink with purple, sunny yellow with blue, or a few bright rainbow shades.
You can match the two sides of a butterfly or make each wing different. Colored pencils are useful for the smaller circles and curved panels, while crayons work well in the broader spaces. If you use markers, place a spare sheet beneath the page to protect your table.
How to Print Your Butterfly Coloring Pages
Choose a design and click its PDF link below the preview. Each page is formatted for US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches. Print in portrait orientation and check the print preview; use fit to printable area if your printer needs a little extra margin.
For the clearest print, use the PDF.
30 Free Butterfly Coloring Pages
1. Teardrop Wings
Long teardrop-shaped panels fan out across this butterfly’s open wings, with circles following the outer edges. Try a different shade in each panel, then repeat one bright color in the circles to pull the whole design together.
2. Heart Wings
Hearts fill the upper and lower wings of this butterfly, tucked between flowing curved lines. Pink and purple would make a sweet pair, but you could also give every heart its own color against a soft blue background.
3. Striped Wings
Broad curved sections sweep out from the body toward the wing edges. This is a lovely place to begin if you want generous spaces to color; try repeating three favorite shades on both sides.
4. Flower Wings
A large flower decorates each upper wing, surrounded by pointed leaf shapes. The lower wings have teardrop panels and rows of circles, giving you a little mix of floral and patterned details to enjoy.
5. Swallowtail Butterfly
Pointed tails extend from the lower wings of this butterfly, while rounded panels and oval markings fill the wings. Yellow and blue would make a striking combination, with a darker shade along the outer edges.
6. Scalloped Wings
Rounded scallops follow the outside of these wings, framing long petal-like sections within. You could keep the outer circles one color and use a small rainbow of shades for the larger spaces.
7. Rainbow Wings
Smooth curved bands spread across the upper wings, with longer sections below. Work through your rainbow colors from the body outward, or choose a few pastels for a softer version of this open-wing design.
8. Leaf Pattern Wings
Pointed leaf-shaped panels fill all four wings, leaving a narrow border around them. Greens would suit the leafy pattern beautifully, though autumn oranges or bright blues could give this butterfly a completely different feel.
9. Diamond Wings
A diamond sits inside each wing, surrounded by curved panels and small oval markings near the edges. Pick one accent color for all four diamonds and let the surrounding sections carry the rest of your palette.
10. Star Wings
Two large stars sit in the upper wings, while two open circles decorate the lower pair. Try yellow stars with blue or purple bands around them, then choose a matching color for the circles below.
11. Spiral Wings
A curling spiral fills each upper wing, with broad curved sections stretching across the lower wings. Colored pencils are handy for following the curls, and the larger panels leave room for softer layers of color.
12. Petal Wings
Rows of rounded petal shapes spread outward across this butterfly’s wings. Alternating two related shades can bring out the layers, while a contrasting color in the small outer sections adds a cheerful finishing touch.
13. Butterfly on a Daisy
A butterfly rests sideways on the center of a large daisy, with two veined leaves below. You can keep the flower simple with white petals and a yellow center, then put your brightest colors into the butterfly’s patterned wings.
14. Butterfly Above a Tulip
A small butterfly hovers above a single tulip with two long leaves. There’s plenty of open space around the pair, making this a gentle page for a pink or red flower and a brightly colored visitor.
15. Butterfly on a Sunflower
A butterfly rests near the edge of a tall sunflower, with broad leaves along the stem. Golden petals and green leaves make a sunny setting; a blue or purple butterfly would stand out beautifully beside them.
16. Two Butterfly Friends
Two butterflies fly diagonally across the page, one above the other. Their wing patterns differ, so you could give them matching colors in different places or choose a separate palette for each little friend.
17. Butterfly Trio
Three butterflies fill the page in a loose diagonal arrangement, each with its own patterned wings. Try using the same three colors throughout and changing which shade takes the lead on each butterfly.
18. Butterfly and Caterpillar
A smiling butterfly flies above a caterpillar resting on a large leaf. Give the caterpillar a cheerful green coat, then choose a few brighter shades for the butterfly so the two garden friends each have their own look.
19. Butterfly and Snail
A smiling snail looks up toward a butterfly, with a tall leaf standing beside it. The snail’s spiral shell is a lovely spot for a favorite color, while the butterfly offers smaller wing details to pick out.
20. Butterfly and Ladybug
A butterfly rests on a large daisy while a ladybug sits on one of the leaves below. Try red for the ladybug, yellow for the flower center, and a different bright combination for the butterfly’s wings.
21. Butterfly Above a Watering Can
A butterfly hovers over a watering can decorated with a large flower. You could match the can’s flower to the butterfly’s wing colors, then make the can itself blue, pink, or any shade you’d love in the garden.
Butterfly Above a Watering Can PDF
22. Butterfly and Flowerpot
Three open flowers grow from a simple pot, with a butterfly visiting at the upper right. Color the petals alike for a coordinated little arrangement, or choose a different shade for every bloom.
23. Butterfly Above Mushrooms
A patterned butterfly flies over two spotted mushrooms, with a large fallen leaf beside them. Warm mushroom caps and green foliage would make a lovely setting for bright wings, or you could give the whole woodland scene an imaginary palette.
24. Butterfly and Berry Branch
A side-view butterfly rests beside a cluster of round berries on a leafy branch. Deep blue or purple berries would sit nicely against green leaves, with warmer colors in the wings adding a little contrast.
Butterfly and Berry Branch PDF
25. Butterfly Over a Lily Pad
A butterfly floats above an open water lily resting on a lily pad, surrounded by small ripples. Soft pink petals and cool greens make a gentle combination, with room for a brighter butterfly overhead.
26. Butterfly in an Oval Wreath
An oval frame of leaves surrounds a butterfly, with a daisy at the top and another at the bottom. Repeating a flower color in the wing markings can help the butterfly and its leafy frame feel like one little display.
Butterfly in an Oval Wreath PDF
27. Butterfly Under a Rainbow
A large butterfly opens its wings beneath a rainbow that ends in two rounded clouds. You could carry the rainbow colors down into the wing sections, or keep the butterfly in just two shades beneath the colorful arch.
28. Butterflies Over a Meadow
Two butterflies fly above three daisies and a patch of long grass. This page has space for a whole little garden palette, from fresh green blades to colorful petals and two different sets of wings.
29. Butterfly and Garden Gate
A butterfly floats over a small picket gate, with a daisy growing on either side. A white gate and bright flowers would give the scene a cottage-garden feel, while a colorful gate could make it extra playful.
30. Butterfly Bouquet
A butterfly sits above a bouquet of tulips and daisies tied with a bow. Choose a few flower colors first, then repeat one in the wings and ribbon to bring the whole bunch together.
Little Ways to Enjoy Your Butterfly Coloring Pages
Try Matching Wing Colors
Choose one of the front-facing butterflies and color a section on one side, then find its matching section on the other. Repeat the same color in both places and work outward together. You can also leave one pair of wings for another day and see how your color choices change.
Make a Butterfly Gallery
Let everyone choose a different page, then display the finished pictures together. The patterned butterflies sit nicely beside the garden scenes, and it’s fun to see how different the same colors can look across the collection. A fridge door or a little space on the wall is all you need.
Turn a Finished Page into a Card
Color a favorite butterfly, then ask an adult to help cut around it if needed. Glue it onto folded cardstock and add a short message inside. The heart-wing butterfly would be a sweet choice for someone special, while the bouquet makes a cheerful thank-you.
Tell a Little Garden Story
The caterpillar, snail, and ladybug pages have a few characters ready for a story. Give them names and imagine where the butterfly is going or what the garden friends might say to each other. Children can tell the story aloud or write a few lines on a separate sheet.
Color One Design Two Ways
Print a favorite page twice and try a soft pastel version beside a bright one. Keep the drawing the same and change only the colors. It’s an easy way to experiment without having to decide on a perfect palette before you begin.
More Coloring Pages for Garden Days
For more petals and blooms, take a look at our flower coloring pages. You can also find more outdoor scenes in our garden coloring pages, or choose a seasonal mix from our spring coloring pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these butterfly coloring pages free?
Yes. You can open and print each individual PDF for free using the links below the previews.
Are there easy designs for younger children?
Yes. The striped and rainbow-wing butterflies have broad sections with fewer small details. Other pages include smaller markings, flowers, and garden scenes for children or adults who enjoy a little more to color.
Can I print just one butterfly?
Yes. Every picture has its own PDF link, so you can print one favorite without downloading all 30.
What size paper should I use?
The PDFs are formatted for US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches. Check the print preview and choose fit to printable area if necessary.
Do the wings need to be the same color on both sides?
Only if you want them to be. Matching the two sides can be a fun pattern activity, but mixed colors and imaginary wing designs are welcome too.
Which coloring supplies work well?
Crayons suit the larger wing spaces, and colored pencils are useful for the smaller details. Markers are another option; put a spare sheet underneath to help protect the surface below.
Let Your Butterflies Find Their Colors
Start with the page that makes you smile, whether it’s a single butterfly with patterned wings or a little visitor in the garden. There’s no rush to finish the whole collection. One page, a few colors, and a quiet moment are a lovely place to begin.
