Leaf Insect Camouflage Colouring

With a broad body and leaf-like edges, this leaf insect blends into a little twig scene. Two nearby leaves give you a chance to compare nature's clever shapes. Try light green on the insect, darker green beside its vein lines and a touch of tan along one edge. Use another green shade on the real leaves and brown on the twig. Move your crayon from the middle vein towards the outer edge. Keep the leg shapes separate from the leaves, and see how using similar colours makes the insect look hidden. Choose your own colours too, and enjoy bringing this little insect scene to life!

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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