Insect Studies
These images were inspired by real pictures, and proportions are preserved wherever possible.
Some have been created for “pin-poking,” which is an activity popular in Montessori preschool and kindergarten classrooms to develop grip strength and fine motor skills. Once the image is colored, use a square of felt and a push pin to poke holes in the thick lines around the main character, then tear. These images can also be printed on colored construction paper for such a purpose.
Many thanks to Martin Vorel of LibreShot.com, the Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons, and other sources of public domain images.
Blue Morphos
Right now there are only caterpillars.
Don’t worry, they will develop over time.
One Blue Morpho Caterpillar for Pin-Poking
Two Blue Morpho Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Four Blue Morpho Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Eight Blue Morpho Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Geometer Moth
Right now there are only inchworms.
Don’t worry, they will develop over time.
One Inchworm for Pin-Poking
Two Inchworms for Pin-Poking
Four Inchworms for Pin-Poking
Eight Inchworms for Pin-Poking
Monarchs
Right now there are only caterpillars.
Don’t worry, they will develop over time.
One Monarch Caterpillar for Pin-Poking
Two Monarch Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Four Monarch Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Eight Monarch Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Swallowtails
Right now there are only caterpillars.
Don’t worry, they will develop over time.
One Swallowtail Caterpillar for Pin-Poking
Two Swallowtail Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Four Swallowtail Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
Eight Swallowtail Caterpillars for Pin-Poking
