Schematic representation of an A. variegatum female and its organs. (A) Salivary glands dissection: close-up view of the salivary glands of an unfed A. variegatum female (3.2×). (B) Midgut dissection: close up view of the gut of an unfed A. variegatum female (1.25×). (C) Tracheae dissection: close-up view of the tracheae of an unfed A. variegatum female (1.25×). (D) Synganglion dissection: close-up view of the nervous system of unfed an A. variegatum female (5×). (E) Reproductive system dissection: close-up of the ovary of an unfed A. variegatum female (5×). Ac: acini; Div: diverticulum; Pn: peripheral nerves; Sd: salivary duct; Sy: synganglion; Tr: tracheae.