Today, we're going to learn how to draw a really cool insect called the scarab beetle. Have you ever seen a shiny beetle that looks like it's wearing a suit of armor? That might be a scarab beetle!

Scarab beetles are known for their hard, rounded shell (that's called an "exoskeleton") that can be really colorful. Some are green, some are blue, and some are even golden. They use their strong back legs to jump, kind of like how you can jump with your legs. Can you imagine a bug that can jump as far as a kangaroo? That's what scarab beetles can do!

These beetles are famous for something else too. They're nature's clean-up crew. Some scarab beetles, like the famous dung beetle, help keep our planet clean by eating poop left behind by other animals. They roll it into a ball and use it as food or to make a home. Isn't that amazing?

There's also a special kind of scarab beetle called the "rhinoceros beetle" because it has a horn on its head, just like a rhinoceros. But don't worry, their horns are not for fighting people. They use them to move things or sometimes to fight other beetles for fun.

Scarab beetles are found all over the world, in places like gardens, forests, and even in your backyard. They're usually busy during the day, so if you're quiet and patient, you might be able to find one.

Oh, and here's a fun fact: Ancient Egyptians thought scarab beetles were very special. They believed these beetles were symbols of new life because they saw them pushing their dung balls across the ground, which reminded them of the sun being pushed across the sky. Okay, let's get started and try to draw a scarab beetle!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Scarab Beetle PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Scarab Beetle Step by Step

Step 1 Draw the tentacles of this scarab beetle.

Step 2 Draw the head of this scarab beetle.

Step 3 Draw the neck of this scarab beetle.

Step 4 Draw two legs of this scarab beetle.

Step 5 Draw one of the back legs of this scarab beetle.

Step 6 Draw the body of this scarab beetle.

Step 7 Draw two legs of this scarab beetle.

Step 8 Draw the other back leg of this scarab beetle.

Step 9 Simple coloring for this scarab beetle.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a scarab beetle yet?