Build a bug

Be inspired to build your own bug from watercolour paintings of insects by George French Angas’ South Australia Illustrated. 

How to build your bug

Download and print the following activity sheets:

• Cut out a head, body and wings then colour in.
• Attach the head to the body and wings using glue.

There are lots of things you can do with your bugs, perhaps you'd like to put them on a specimen card or create a bug poster or a hanging mobile or maybe a bug wall with your creations.

What you'll need

What you'll need for this activity:

• Glue
• Scissors
• Paint, pencils, crayons or textas
• Printer and paper

Share your creations with us

We'd love to see your bug creations. Ask a parent or guardian to share your bug creations with us on social media. 

Remember to tag us #slsa #BuildABug