Ladybug Coloring Pages

Color some adorable insects with these ladybug coloring pages!

Ladybug coloring pages come in a set of 30 free printable PDFs, all packed with cute ladybirds, simple outlines, and a few realistic beetles for kids who like the details.

Here’s a bright little batch of ladybug coloring pages made for kids who like garden creatures and bold red wings with tidy black spots. The mix ranges from sweet cartoons to easy preschool outlines to more realistic lady beetle drawings. They fit nicely into classroom time, craft corners, or a quiet afternoon at home. Download the PDFs, grab some crayons or markers, and give each cheerful ladybird a bit of life.

You get a range of bug coloring sheets and insect printables that follow ladybugs as they sit on petals, climb leaves, or open their wings for a quick flight. There are smiling faces, round spots, simple shapes for beginners, and clearer top down views that help kids notice antennae and the curves of the elytra. Some pages show a ladybug drifting over daisies or resting on a blade of grass. Others leave the background plain so kids can sketch their own flowers or patterns.

Look through the full lineup and choose whatever sparks something.

 

30 Adorable Ladybug Coloring Pages to Print Today

Printable page featuring cartoony ladybug with smiling face and big round spots on her body

1. Cartoon Ladybug Showing Her Spots

This first page in our collection of free ladybug coloring pages for kids features a positively adorable little insect friend for you to meet! This little ladybug has so much personality radiating from it, and there is a really happy feeling given off from the image. We think it would be a great start to the collection to use some bright and vibrant colors!
Coloring picture for pre-schoolers featuring cute ladybug with vibrant expression on its face

2. Cute Ladybug Smiling Coloring Page

The next ladybug that we have for you to meet is another real cutie! This one has such a vibrant expression on its face, and it’s ready for some amazing colors. What sort of color palette do you think you will use for this adorable little ladybug? We know that whatever you choose will look amazing!
Printable image depicting ladybug opening her wings as getting ready to take flight

3. Little Ladybug Opening Her Wings

The third ladybug that we have prepared for you is also a really cute one. This one looks like it’s aither about to take flight or already flying. If you want it to look like it is flying, you could add some motion lines around it and add a background to show where it is zooming about!
Ladybug coloring pages

4. A Scared Little Ladybug Coloring Page

There is a mischievous look to this next ladybug that we really love! This one has a lot of character, and it makes for a really fun and quirky portrayal. We think this one would look amazing with some equally fun and quirky colors! If you agree, which colors would you choose to bring this one to life?
Free printable coloring sheet featuring a very excited ladybug with big round eyes

5. An Excited Little Ladybug

In this fifth ladybug coloring sheet, we have a very excited insect for you to color in. He looks to be very happy and pleased about something, and you can’t help but wonder what has got it so excited. You could show off what you think it is so happy about by drawing a bubble over its head to show what it is thinking about! What are some ideas you have?
Printable coloring picture for children presenting small happy ladybug on a big leaf

6. A Small Ladybug on a Big Leaf Coloring Page

It’s time to laze around on a big leaf for this next image. This happy ladybug is looking like it’s having a great day, and we will make it even greater with some colors! The best part of having a leaf in this image is that it allows for some lovely bright greens to make the image pop. we’re sure this one will look amazing when it’s done!
Detailed printable coloring page of a cartoony ladybug standing and waving to us

7. One Happy Ladybug Waving with Her Wings Open

Wave hello to the next ladybug we have, as it is waving at you! This one is looking especially friendly, and it is another one that gives off a really happy feeling. Which colors tend to make you the happiest? Whatever they are, you could use them for this happy little ladybug!
Free printable coloring drawing featuring excited cartoony ladybug with blank background

8. Cartoon Ladybug Ready for Walking

Another excited ladybug is here for some coloring fun! In this image, the background has been left quite wide and blank, and that opens up opportunities. It could be fun to draw a background here, and there are many fun places you could put this insect. What are some locations you think this ladybug could be hanging out in?
Free printable poster to color of a ladybug flying around while looking very happy

9. One Confused Ladybug Coloring Page

Get ready to take flight in this next ladybug coloring printable! This little one is zooming around while looking very happy. It’s another image where the background is left blank, and by filling it in you could also show where this one is flying to or from. You could also use wider swatches of color in the background to give the impression of fast movement, so you have a few options to choose from.
Black-and-white drawing to print presenting happy ladybug flying over some flowers

10. A Happy Ladybug Flying Over Some Flowers

What a cute scene we have for you in this next one! This happy ladybug is tending its very own little garden of flowers, and it makes for a really pleasant scene. The flowers will look great with some bright colors, and you could even add some more flowers for some extra details. What favorite flowers would you add to this one?
Free printable coloring page featuring view from the top on to realistic ladybug

11. A Simple Realistic Ladybug Coloring Page

This next page is a bit simpler than some of the previous ones, but this ladybug is no less cute! We love the simplicity of this image, and if we were coloring it we would use minimal but bright colors when filling it in. Mediums like colored markers or pens would help to give this image a beautifully bright and vibrant look as well!
Coloring picture for children of a smiling ladybug buzzing around with opened wings

12. Cartoon Ladybug Dancing in the Air

We’re buzzing around again with this next image! This ladybug is flying somewhere, and its leg is extended up. This could be to show it’s waving, but you could draw in something for it to be holding as well. One idea would be a little teacup, but what else can you think of?
Printable coloring image featuring close view of a ladybug with blank background

13. Realistic Ladybug Crawling Coloring Page

It’s time to simplify things a bit again with this next picture. We get a nice close view of this ladybug, and even though it is a bit simpler there are still some amazing details to color in. Do you think you will go for some bright and vibrant colors or keep things more muted? We would maybe use lighter colors done in watercolor for this one, but anything you use will look beautiful!
Coloring printable for children of a cute simple design ladybug featured resting on a leaf

14. Cute Ladybug Resting on a Leaf Before Her Flight

A ladybug on a leaf will usually be a happy ladybug, and that seems to be true for this lucky fellow! Once again, you could use some lovely greens for the leaf, and that would contrast beautifully with the red of the ladybug’s shell if you go for that look. Then, you will be ready for the final picture of the collection!
Free printable pdf featuring image of a charming ladybug flying with opened wings

15. Charming Ladybug Finishing Her Flight

This ladybug coloring sheet that we have for you is another cute portrayal of this famous insect! For this one, why not use some unique colors and mediums that you haven’t tried out yet so that this one will stand out even more? We can’t wait to see how you close off the collection!
Baby ladybug crawling on a leaf easy to color

16. Baby Ladybug Crawling on a Leaf Easy to Color

A tiny ladybug creeps along a leaf in a very beginner friendly setup. Big crayons or chunky markers work well here for steady, simple strokes.
Cartoon ladybug with big eyes coloring sheet

17. Cartoon Ladybug with Big Eyes Coloring Sheet

Those oversized eyes give this ladybug plenty of charm. Kids can add sparkle dots, hearts, or small stars to give it even more personality.
Cute ladybug on a leaf coloring page for kids Decembe

18. Cute Ladybug on a Leaf Coloring Page for Kids

A calm little bug sits on fresh greenery in a gentle illustration. It fits nicely into short coloring sessions or quiet time moments.
Happy ladybug in a field of flowers printable sheet

19. Happy Ladybug in a Field of Flowers Printable Sheet

A smiling ladybug moves through a patch of blooms. Layering petal colors and mixing greens helps build a thicker, meadow style feel.
Ladybug crawling on a blade of grass coloring page

20. Ladybug Crawling on a Blade of Grass Coloring Page

A determined bug crosses a thin blade of grass. Kids can practice lighter strokes for the background to hint at a breezy day.
Ladybug flying with open wings printable sheet

21. Ladybug Flying with Open Wings Printable Sheet

This action moment shows a beetle mid flight with dotted wing covers. Sky, birds, or a small rainbow can turn it into a fun storytelling starter.
Ladybug resting on a daisy free printable page

22. Ladybug Resting on a Daisy Free Printable Page

A peaceful ladybug pauses on a daisy. Warm yellows, simple whites, and deep red spots make a clean and cheerful contrast.
Ladybug sitting on a flower coloring page

23. Ladybug Sitting on a Flower Coloring Page

A friendly beetle settles between petals. Kids can layer light and darker reds to make the shell feel more glossy.
Ladybug with big spots coloring sheet to print

24. Ladybug with Big Spots Coloring Sheet to Print

Large dots give this ladybug a bold, graphic look. Younger kids like the wide shapes while older ones might fill the spots with patterns.
Ladybug with heart shaped spots free printable page

25. Ladybug with Heart-shaped Spots Free Printable Page

Heart shaped spots turn this bug into a sweet, Valentine style character. Soft pinks, lavender, and bright reds make a nice palette.
Ladybug with simple design for kids to color

26. Ladybug with Simple Design for Kids to Color

A clean outline keeps the page calm and frustration free. It works well as a warmup sheet or a quick quiet activity.
Realistic ladybug with detailed spots coloring sheet

27. Realistic Ladybug with Detailed Spots Coloring Sheet

Fine lines and more detailed textures give this page an advanced feel. Tiny reflections and gentle shading help make the beetle look more real.
Simple ladybug design easy to color for kids Decem

28. Simple Ladybug Design Easy to Color for Kids

Big shapes and smooth curves make this an easy pick for beginners. It fits classroom activities, birthday tables, or after school craft time.
Smiling ladybug in a garden free coloring page

29. Smiling Ladybug in a Garden Free Coloring Page

A cheerful bug explores leaves, stems, and small buds. Layered greens and small accents help build a fuller garden scene.
Two ladybugs together on a branch coloring page

30. Two ladybugs together on a branch coloring page

A pair of ladybugs share one twig in a sweet little scene. Kids can try different reds or change up the spot patterns to tell their own story.

After You Color Your Ladybug Coloring Pages

Finished pages can turn into small projects, simple science chats, or things kids keep around because they like how they turned out:
  • Craft time: Cut out colored ladybugs for bookmarks, party garlands, cards, or a hanging mobile. A bit of glitter glue on the spots gives them a nice shine.
  • Backyard science: Hold your colored ladybird next to a real one outdoors and talk about where they live, what they eat, and how they help plants by managing aphids.
  • Math & symmetry: Count the spots on each wing and match them up. Dot markers or stickers work when kids want to practice numbers or mirror symmetry.
  • Color experiments: Test out crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Try layering reds and oranges for shells that glow a bit, then add greens for leaves and stems.
  • Display ideas: Laminate and hang the pages as a mini “garden wall,” or collect them into a DIY insect coloring book that kids can flip through.
  • Print two copies: Keep one simple, then color a second version with soft shading and small highlight dots.
  • Add a background: Draw flowers, dew drops, or a bit of sky to turn a plain outline into a fuller scene.
  • Story prompt: Give the ladybug a name and write a short line about its garden adventure on the back.

Bring nature to life with ladybug coloring pages

These ladybug coloring pages make it easy for kids to explore nature and practice creative skills while keeping things simple. Check out the designs, choose a page or two, and start coloring whenever the mood hits.

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