habitat_narrative
Terrestrial|Freshwater (=Inland waters)
Paragomphus genei reproduces in open streams, rivers and pools, including man-made pools created for sheep drinking in southwest Europe, that contributed recently to expansion of its range in southwest Iberia. It is also found in natural and man-made lakes in southern Europe and in oases. This species is even found in temporary waters, where it is able to complete its development before drying thank to a short larval development (about two months). It is multivoltine (has two or more broods of offspring per year) in northern Africa and further south the emergences occur continuously during the year.