How to Draw a Fly

Do you want to learn how to draw a fly but don’t know how to draw or from where to start? Don’t worry, I’m here to assist you with twelve step-by-step images and video instructions. To make your own fly, follow this basic and easy drawing lesson all the way through to the end.

A fly is a simple insect that may be found practically anywhere on the planet. House flies are particularly fond of sitting on dangling or stretched ropes and wires. The flies are black and brown in color, with membranous wings. Since ancient times, humans have coexisted with flies. The fly is to blame for the spread of diseases among humans.

Know-it-all Before You Start…

Fly Drawing Instructions

Step 1: I will start our fly by drawing an ellipse for the thorax.

Step 2: Draw a half circle and attach it to the oval to construct the fly’s head.

Step 3: To make the fly’s wings, draw a larger ellipse. Make sure the wings are facing down.

Step 4: Draw another larger ellipse, this time on the other side of the thorax. Make sure that both wings are the same size.

Step 5: For the fly’s abdomen, draw a half-ellipse behind the wings.

Step 6: Draw two little segments in the fly’s head region.

Step 7: Draw little horn-like pieces in front of the head to form the mouth.

Step 8: Draw little parts to represent the fly’s forelimbs.

Step 9: Draw the same but folded forelimb segments behind the forelimbs.

Step 10: Draw folded segments behind the wings for the fly’s hindlimb.

Step 11: draw straight strokes on the wings for detailing.

Step 12: Now finish the picture by coloring it in with appealing colors.

How to Draw a Fly Step by Step

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Video

You may also view this 5-minute video instruction for more clarification. Stop at each stage and draw a fly with me.

Now your insect drawing is finished, and I sincerely hope that this lesson on how to draw a fly was useful and enjoyable for you to use!