How to Draw a Scarab Beetle with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Easy Insect drawing tutorial for beginners and all.

How to Draw a Scarab Beetle

Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below

Scarab Beetle Drawing Step By Step

Step 1. Draw the Head

First, Draw the head of the scarab beetle, which looks like a crown. This beetle has a pointed head, with two small, short antennae on top!

Step 2. Draw the Middle

Draw the middle with a heart-like shape below the head.

Step 3. Add the Body

Then, draw an oval overlapping the middle. Add a vertical curve in the middle.

Step 4. Add the Front Legs

Add two large front legs, like in the example artwork shown here.

Step 5. Draw the Back Legs

Then, add four tiny hind legs attached to its body.

Step 6. Finish Your Drawing

How to Draw a Scarab Beetle

Now we can get creative by taking our colored pens. We can make our scarab beetle drawing stand out by adding highlights and shadows. This scarab beetle is very colorful and comes in blues and greens!

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