Caterpillar Coloring Page – Free Template for Kids

Written by Lisa H. on 08.09.2025 at 16:33.

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With this caterpillar coloring page you get a free template that’s perfect for kids. The design is simple, so you can start coloring right away. It’s child-friendly, offers clear lines, and leaves plenty of space for creativity. Download the file for free and use it at school, kindergarten, or at home.

Caterpillar Coloring Page: Subject & Template

On this coloring page you’ll see a caterpillar whose body is made of several segments. The picture has a medium difficulty level, making it ideal for children who have joy in coloring. Use it to support motor skills and creativity—an ideal template for quiet coloring time. Below are color tips to help bring the caterpillar to life:

  • Head: light green or yellow
  • Body segments: various greens
  • Legs: brown or black
  • Antennae: dark green or brown
  • Eyes: black with a white rim

Caterpillar: Background & Facts

The caterpillar belongs to the insect group and is the larva of a butterfly. Its body consists of several segments visible from head to end. Typical are strong mouthparts used to eat leaves. Many caterpillars use colors or patterns to camouflage and avoid predators. They molt several times before pupating and later emerging as a butterfly. The transformation into a pupa and then a butterfly is especially fascinating.

Download: Free PDF (DIN-A4) for Printing

Here you can download the free PDF in DIN-A4 format. The caterpillar coloring page is free for private, school, and kindergarten use. Print it easily and start right away. You’ll also find many more insect-themed coloring pages on this website.

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