“The rain girl” is one of the most beautiful insects in the Arab region

Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - The “ Daughter of Rain ” insect , which is how this insect is known in the Gulf countries. It is a gentle insect of great beauty. It is distinguished by its velvety red color and its small size, as its size does not exceed the size of a lentil.

What do you know about the rain girl?

As for the name of this insect, it comes from its life cycle, which begins at the beginning of the rainy season, and then ends at its end. This insect lives in the deserts of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to the desert areas of the Levant, and it is scientifically called “ Red Velvet Mite .”

Video of the rain beetle insect captured in high quality

This insect, which belongs to the spider family, is characterized by its extreme stealth , as it always tries to hide itself from sight among the sand and plants. It is distinguished by its eight legs and its light weight, which does not exceed two kilograms. These insects change the shade of their colors according to the environment in which they live.

Perhaps what distinguishes it most is the beautiful perfume that it secretes when caught. Watch with us the beauty of this insect through the pictures attached in the album above.