Adoption gland complex: Longitudinal section through the abdominal paratergal lobes of <i>Lomechusoides strumosus</i>.

<p>The picture above shows two lobes with trichome setae and glandular cells (GC). Below: The second major cluster of gland cells near the bases of the tergal lobes; the glandular ducts (GD) open through the cuticle near a tracheal tract. These glands are most likely part of the adoption gland complex.