Swallowtail Butterfly Pollinating Wildflower Coloring Page

Realistic

Story Spark

Imagine you're a tiny speck of pollen, clinging to the velvety leg of a Swallowtail butterfly as it flits through a fragrant wildflower meadow. Where will your journey take you?

Parent's Toolkit

Word of the Day

Proboscis

A long, flexible tube-like mouthpart used by insects, like butterflies, to suck up liquids like nectar.

Did You Know?

• Swallowtail caterpillars have a special defense! They can push out a stinky 'tongue' called an osmeterium to scare away
• The patterns on a Swallowtail butterfly's wings aren't just pretty—they help camouflage it from birds and other
• Swallowtail butterflies 'taste' with their feet! Sensors on their feet help them find the perfect flower with the most

Conversation Corner

? How do you think the butterfly feels as it flies from flower to flower,?
? If you could design your own butterfly, what dazzling colors and patterns?
? What kind of special job could you imagine a tiny butterfly having in our world?

Download this free Swallowtail butterfly coloring page with a wildflower meadow in Realistic style for kids. Print and color today.