Dragonfly Coloring Pages
Make free printable dragonfly coloring pages from 13 pictures we drew ourselves: dragonfly from above, dragonfly on a reed, dragonfly over a pond, dragonfly on a lily pad, two dragonflies flying, dragonfly on a coneflower, dragonfly on a cattail, dragonfly resting on a stone, dragonfly on a leaf, dragonfly with patterned wings, striped dragonfly on a twig, dragonfly in the sky, big simple dragonfly. Every dragonfly is drawn the way Iowa State University Extension describes the group: a long slender body, four long veined wings, and a large head made almost entirely of compound eyes. Dragonflies rest with their wings held out flat, while damselflies fold theirs up over the body, so every dragonfly here, resting or flying, holds its wings out. They are our own dragonflies, not any named, cartoon or game dragonfly, and nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. Print one big picture on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, a pond scene with two dragonflies over lily pads and reeds under bubbles, a fold-in-half card, or a dragonfly mandala with small dragonflies round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Plain dragonflies to decorate prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 dragonflies with no veins or body stripes, so children can draw their own; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same picture for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The dragonfly pictures are our own drawings of a dragonfly seen from above, with two large compound eyes, a long slender body and four veined wings held out flat: from above, on a reed, over a pond, on a lily pad, two flying, on a coneflower, on a cattail, on a stone, on a leaf, with patterned wings, striped on a twig, in the sky and a big simple dragonfly. They are not any named, cartoon or game dragonfly. Nothing carries words, brand or product names or logos. The plain dragonfly has no veins or body stripes, for drawing your own. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print dragonfly coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the dragonflies over the pond scene, plain dragonflies to decorate, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- Pond and minibeast topics at school: the dragonfly on a lily pad, a reed and a cattail
- Insect body parts: head with compound eyes, thorax, abdomen and four wings, from above
- Symmetry practice: the dragonfly from above and the patterned wings
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the big simple dragonfly and the dragonfly with patterned wings with simple lines
- Detailed lines and the mandala for older children and adults
The 13 dragonfly pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly from above | 11 | 22 | 45 |
| Dragonfly on a reed | 15 | 26 | 49 |
| Dragonfly over a pond | 17 | 44 | 71 |
| Dragonfly on a lily pad | 18 | 30 | 55 |
| Two dragonflies flying | 19 | 45 | 83 |
| Dragonfly on a coneflower | 19 | 41 | 71 |
| Dragonfly on a cattail | 17 | 28 | 51 |
| Dragonfly resting on a stone | 12 | 36 | 59 |
| Dragonfly on a leaf | 11 | 21 | 48 |
| Dragonfly with patterned wings | 10 | 36 | 57 |
| Striped dragonfly on a twig | 11 | 29 | 52 |
| Dragonfly in the sky | 11 | 21 | 54 |
| Big simple dragonfly | 9 | 18 | 39 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the dragonfly (eyes, head, thorax, abdomen and four wings) and the reed, lily pad, flower, stone, leaf, twig, pond, sun and clouds; Medium and Detailed add the smaller lines, such as the wing veins, the body segments, the leaf veins and the ripples.
Plain dragonflies to decorate
| Dragonflies per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each plain dragonfly has no veins or body stripes (9 shapes: two eyes, face, thorax, abdomen and four wings), so the pattern is up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Dragonflies over the pond | Two dragonflies over a pond with lily pads and reeds, under bubbles; Medium and Detailed add the smaller lines |
| Plain dragonflies to decorate | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain dragonflies, to draw your own wing patterns |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Fly” and “High” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Dragonfly mandala | A symmetric pattern with small dragonflies round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Hello Dragonfly, Pond Days, Happy Birthday, Best Friends, Fly High, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Coloring ideas
- A bright blue, green or red body with darker stripes.
- Clear wings with fine coloured veins, or patterned wings.
- Green lily pads and reeds on blue water.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Turn a photo from the pond into line art to color: Photo to Coloring Page.
- Draw your own symmetric patterns: Mandala Maker.
- A paper mask to color as a bug or a frog: Mask Template.
- A word puzzle to go with the pages: Word Search Maker.
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See all free tools →Frequently asked questions
Are these dragonfly coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the pictures are our own drawings.
Which dragonfly pictures are there?
13: dragonfly from above, dragonfly on a reed, dragonfly over a pond, dragonfly on a lily pad, two dragonflies flying, dragonfly on a coneflower, dragonfly on a cattail, dragonfly resting on a stone, dragonfly on a leaf, dragonfly with patterned wings, striped dragonfly on a twig, dragonfly in the sky, big simple dragonfly. On top of those there is a pond scene, plain dragonflies to decorate, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
How is a dragonfly different from a damselfly?
Iowa State University Extension explains that damselflies are smaller and more delicate and rest with their wings held straight up and together above the body, while dragonflies rest with their wings held out flat. That is why every dragonfly here holds its four wings out.
Why are the eyes so big?
Iowa State University Extension describes dragonflies as having large heads made almost entirely of compound eyes, so the two eyes here are large and meet at the top of the head.
Do dragonflies sting?
No. Iowa State University Extension says these insects are harmless and cannot sting or bite people; they catch mosquitoes and other small insects in flight.
Which dragonfly pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The big simple dragonfly and the dragonfly with patterned wings have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there dragonfly coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Dragonfly mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.