Swallowtail Butterfly Drawing
Need to demonstrate to a youngster how to draw a swallowtail butterfly drawing?
Draw along with these easy 6 drawing steps. You’ll learn the basics for drawing a swallowtail butterfly.
This lesson only takes about 20 minutes and includes a pdf you can easily print or download. The pdf lesson even contains a “coloring book” page with just the line art. This pairs perfectly with crayons or colored pencils. This is ideal for very young kids needing extra guidance and simply looking to shade in a swallowtail butterfly.
Get a thrill out of creating a colorful swallowtail butterfly drawing and remember to add some unique aspects. It’s time to get creative!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Swallowtail Butterfly Drawing Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will begin with a blank piece of paper and learn how to draw a swallowtail butterfly drawing in a series of steps. It’s best if we pay attention to the proportions of each part of the swallowtail butterfly.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Draw The Head And Antennae
Begin by drawing a tiny circle in the upper part of your paper. Add the Antennae with a little swirl on top.
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Add The Body
Then draw an elongated vertical oval just below its tiny head. Add parallel vertical lines inside.
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Outline The Upper Wings
Start the wings by drawing the outline of the upper wings. You might have to practice lightly with your pencil to get your wings drawn correctly.
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Draw The Swallowtail Wings
Remember that the swallowtail butterfly has unique lower wings. Each wing should be drawn out extra long like they have a tail!
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Complete The Details On The Wings
Let’s wrap up our line art by adding the details inside the wings
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Color Your Drawing
Now grab your crayons or colored pencils and begin coloring your swallowtail butterfly with shades of black, yellow, red, and blue.
Swallowtail Butterfly Drawing PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Swallowtail Butterfly Drawing. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!
Attracting Swallowtail Butterflies
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies. While the majority of species belong to the tropical region, members of the family can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
If you’d like to see eastern black swallowtails in your yard, consider planting their host plants. Queen Anne’s lace, parsley, dill, and fennel, are all excellent choices.
By planting different varieties of these plants, you’ll ensure there will be enough food for the butterflies to eat!