The beetle of fourteen points (Acmaeodera degener) belongs to Buprestidae family. It's a typical member of this family of beetles with fusiform, compact body, sometimes wearing showy colors. Amongst them, the beetle of fourteen points is certainly a nice one, after its set of yellow tops on the black body. The adults are found on flowers near to the oak forests. They prefer the inflorescences of Compositae plants, like the slender sowthistle that is seen in the image. On the other hand, the larvae attack oak woods. Therefore, forestry fears about it. [photo Jordi Badia]