How to Draw a Hornet – Easy Step-by-Step Insect Drawing for Kids

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Zoom in on the insect world with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw a hornet step by step using simple body sections, wings, and striped patterns.

Step 1: Draw the hornet’s small mouthparts.

Step 2: Draw a rounded shape to form the head.

Step 3: Draw two long, curved antennae above the head.

Step 4: Draw a small, curved body section behind the head.

Step 5: Draw the first long wing.

Step 6: Draw another long wing above the first one.

Step 7: Draw the first jointed leg with small claws.

Step 8: Draw another jointed leg beside it.

Step 9: Add a third jointed leg.

Step 10: Draw another long, jointed leg with claws.

Step 11: Add the remaining legs and small connecting joints beneath the body.

Step 12: Draw a large, curved line to begin the abdomen.

Step 13: Complete the abdomen and add a pointed stinger.

Step 14: Add short bands across the antennae and curved details on the body.

Step 15: Draw vein patterns inside the lower wing.

Step 16: Draw vein patterns inside the upper wing.

Step 17: Add curved stripes across the abdomen.

Step 18: Complete the remaining front leg with joints and claws.

Step 19: Draw a large oval eye on the head.

Step 20: Shade the eye and leave a small white highlight.

Step 21: Check the drawing, erase any unwanted lines and complete your hornet.

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