About this coloring page
A moth spreads wide wings under a crescent moon. Its body is divided into a grid of small boxes, its antennae have short feathery strokes, and a round marking sits at the top of each upper wing. A little circle and a four-pointed star sparkle near the bottom.
The wings are big and open, but the checkered body has many small boxes that need care. It is a good page for exploring night colors and talking about how moths and butterflies are different.
Color ideas
- Color the moth's wings soft brown or gray, the way many real moths look to blend in with tree bark.
- Fill the boxes on the body in a checkerboard of two shades, such as tan and dark brown.
- Make the crescent moon and the four-pointed star pale yellow, and color the background dark blue.
Did you know?
- Most moths fly at night, while most butterflies fly during the day.
- Many male moths have feathery antennae that help them pick up scents from far away.
- Many moths rest with their wings spread flat, while butterflies usually fold their wings up over their backs.
Try this
Make a two-column chart of moth versus butterfly, and use this page and another butterfly page to spot differences in the antennae and body.
