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Draw the head
On the right side of your page, draw a small round head. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Mosquito
This cartoon mosquito is a small head, a big eye, a long thin nose, a round middle part, a long thin body, narrow wings, six long legs and stripes. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon mosquito, step by step
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Draw the face and nose
Draw a big round eye with a white shine, a smile and a pink cheek. Then draw a long thin pointy nose.
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Draw the body
Behind the head, draw a round middle part, then a long thin body that points down and to the left.
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Add the wings
On top of the middle part, draw two long narrow see through wings.
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Draw the long legs
Draw six very long thin legs that bend and reach down.
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Add the stripes and antennae
Draw stripes on the long body and two short fuzzy antennae on the head.
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Color your mosquito
Grey for the head and middle part, light grey for the body, dark grey for the stripes and light blue for the wings.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon mosquito
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Long nose
Draw a long thin pointy nose. It is called a proboscis.
3
Very long legs
Make the legs much longer than the body.
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Thin body
Keep the back body long and thin.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your mosquito, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon mosquito in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon mosquito easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Do all mosquitoes bite?
No. Only female mosquitoes bite. Male mosquitoes drink flower nectar.
Why do mosquitoes buzz?
The buzz comes from their wings beating very fast.
What colors do I need for a cartoon mosquito?
Grey, light grey, dark grey and light blue.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
