Rhinoceros Beetle Colouring

A curved horn and rounded body make this rhinoceros beetle easy to recognise in the picture. A fallen leaf and a small mound of soil form its simple background. Choose dark brown, warm chestnut or charcoal for the beetle. Add lighter brown along the shell, colour the soil tan and make the fallen leaf yellow, orange or green. Begin with the broad wing covers, then colour around the horn with short careful strokes. Leave a thin light patch on the shell and use a pencil tip on the little jointed feet. 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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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.