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What's in this picture
Thousands of monarch butterflies covering the branches and trunks of tall fir trees in a misty mountain forest, some fluttering in sunbeams between the trees, with ferns and rocks below.
A free printable hard butterfly coloring page for ages 9+: full scenes with smaller spaces to fill.
Is Hard the right fit?
Hard pages suit ages 9+: full scenes with smaller spaces to fill. Best with colored pencils, fine markers.
| Detail level | Hard (3 of 4), ages 9+ |
|---|---|
| Best with | Colored pencils, fine markers |
| Downloads | PDF (US Letter or A4) · PNG 2550 × 3300, 300 dpi |
| Use | Free for personal, family and classroom use |
Coloring idea
Keep wings symmetrical by coloring each matching area on both sides before moving on, and try a blue-to-violet blend for morphos or orange and black for monarchs.
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