Patent Publication Number: US-2015069692-A1

Title: Systems and methods for insect dissection

Description:
If an Application Data Sheet (ADS) has been filed on the filing date of this application, it is incorporated by reference herein. Any applications claimed on the ADS for priority under 35 U.S.C. §§119, 120, 121, or 365(c), and any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of such applications, are also incorporated by reference, including any priority claims made in those applications and any material incorporated by reference, to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith. 
     CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims the benefit of the earliest available effective filing date(s) from the following listed application(s) (the “Priority Applications”), if any, listed below (e.g., claims earliest available priority dates for other than provisional patent applications or claims benefits under 35 USC §119(e) for provisional patent applications, for any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of the Priority Application(s)). In addition, the present application is related to the “Related Applications,” if any, listed below. 
     PRIORITY APPLICATIONS 
     None. 
     RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     None. 
     If the listings of applications provided above are inconsistent with the listings provided via an ADS, it is the intent of the Applicant to claim priority to each application that appears in the Priority Applications section of the ADS and to each application that appears in the Priority Applications section of this application. 
     All subject matter of the Priority Applications and the Related Applications and of any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of the Priority Applications and the Related Applications, including any priority claims, is incorporated herein by reference to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith. 
     SUMMARY 
     In one aspect, a device includes, but is not limited to, one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect; and one or more second members having one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect and that are operably coupled to the one or more first members so that lateral movement of the one or more first members relative to the one or more second members substantially immobilizes the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled drive mechanisms that move either or both of the one or more first members and the one or more second members laterally relative to each other. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more base members that are operably coupled to the one or more first members and to the one or more second members. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled image acquisition devices. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled detectors. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled scrapers. In some embodiments, a device may optionally include one or more operably coupled suction assemblies. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a device includes, but is not limited to, one or more first members having one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect, one or more second members having one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect and that are operably coupled to the one or more first members so that lateral movement of the one or more first members relative to the one or more second members substantially immobilizes the head portion of the insect, one or more base members that are operably coupled to the one or more first members and to the one or more second members, one or more drive mechanisms that are operably coupled to one or more position indicators and that move either or both of the one or more first members and the one or more second members laterally relative to each other; and one or more operably coupled sweeper arms. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more drive mechanisms that laterally move one or more first members relative to one or more second members of a device, wherein the one or more first members include one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of the insect protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members include one or more head orifices that accept the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include circuitry configured to control one or more sweeper drive mechanisms. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include circuitry configured to control one or more image acquisition devices. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include circuitry configured to control one or more detectors. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include circuitry configured to control one or more movable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include circuitry configured to control one or more suction assemblies. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more movable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers in response to receiving one or more signals from one or more image acquisition devices. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more suction assemblies in response to detecting one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands and circuitry configured to control one or more moveable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers in response to the circuitry configured to control the one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect the one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry configured to control one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands and circuitry configured to control one or more suction assemblies in response to the circuitry configured to control the one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect the one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more drive mechanisms that laterally move one or more first members of a device relative to one or more second members of the device, wherein the one or more first members include one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of a insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members include one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more sweeper drive mechanisms. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more image acquisition devices. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more detectors. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more moveable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more suction assemblies. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more movable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers in response to receiving one or more signals from one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more suction units in response to receiving one or more signals from one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, means for controlling one or more drive mechanisms that laterally move one or more first members of a device relative to one or more second members of the device, wherein the one or more first members include one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members include one or more head orifices that can accept the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include means for controlling one or more sweeper drive mechanisms. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include means for controlling one or more image acquisition devices. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include means for controlling one or more detectors. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include means for controlling one or more moveable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers. In some embodiments, a system may optionally include means for controlling one or more suction assemblies. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, means for controlling one or more image acquisition devices units that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, means for controlling one or more moveable members that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers in response to receiving one or more signals from one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, means for controlling one or more suction assemblies in response to receiving one or more signals from one or more image acquisition devices that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one aspect, a method includes, but is not limited to, introducing an insect into a device that includes one or more first members that are operably coupled to one or more second members, wherein the one or more first members include one or more thorax orifices through which a head portion of the insect protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members include one or more head orifices that accept the head portion of the insect, laterally moving one or both of the one or more first members and the one or more second members relative to each other to substantially immobilize the head portion of the insect, and substantially separating the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a method may optionally include collecting one or more salivary glands from the insect. In addition to the foregoing, other device aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one or more various aspects, means include but are not limited to circuitry and/or programming for effecting the herein referenced functional aspects; the circuitry and/or programming can be virtually any combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware configured to effect the herein referenced functional aspects depending upon the design choices of the system designer. In addition to the foregoing, other system aspects means are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of the present disclosure. 
     In one or more various aspects, related systems include but are not limited to circuitry and/or programming for effecting the herein-referenced method aspects; the circuitry and/or programming can be virtually any combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware configured to effect the herein referenced method aspects depending upon the design choices of the system designer. In addition to the foregoing, other system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of the present application. 
     The foregoing is a summary and thus may contain simplifications, generalizations, inclusions, and/or omissions of detail; consequently, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the summary is illustrative only and is NOT intended to be in any way limiting. Other aspects, features, and advantages of the devices and/or processes and/or other subject matter described herein will become apparent in the teachings set forth herein. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         FIG. 1  illustrates an example system  100  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates example components of system  100  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates example components of system  100  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of an example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a side view of an example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a top view of an example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 7A  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 7B  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 7C  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 7D  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 7E  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a component of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 23  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 26  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a first member and a second member in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates an example system  2800  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 29  illustrates an example system  2900  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 30  illustrates an example system  3000  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 31  illustrates an example system  3100  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 32  illustrates an example system  3200  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 33  illustrates an example system  3300  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 34  illustrates an example system  3400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 35  illustrates an example system  3500  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 36  illustrates an example system  3600  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 37  illustrates an example system  3700  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 38  illustrates an example system  3800  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 39  illustrates an example system  3900  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 40  illustrates an example system  4000  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 41  illustrates an example system  4100  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 42  illustrates an example system  4200  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 43  illustrates an example system  4300  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 44  illustrates an example system  4400  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 45  illustrates an example operational flow  4500  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 46  illustrates an example operational flow  4600  in which embodiments may be implemented. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates an example system  100  in which embodiments may be implemented. The system  100  may include one or more first members  102 . The system  100  may include one or more second members  104 . The system  100  may include one or more drive mechanisms  108 . The system  100  may include one or more base members  106 . The system  100  may include one or more sweeper units  110 . The system  100  may include one or more detection units  114 . The system  100  may include one or more collection units  112 . The system  100  may include one or more signals  122 . The system  100  may include one or more control units  120 . The system  100  may include one or more user interfaces  118 . 
       FIG. 2  illustrates example embodiments of components of system  100 . The illustrated components include a first member  102 , a second member  104 , a base member  106 , a drive mechanism  108 , and a sweeper unit  110 . 
       FIG. 3  illustrates example embodiments of components of system  100 . The illustrated components include a detection unit  114 , a collection unit  112 , a user interface  118 , a control unit  120 , and a signal  122 . 
     First Member and Second Member 
     In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one first member  102 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include two or more first members  102 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include a plurality of first members  102 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102  that each include one or more thorax orifices  124 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102  that each include one thorax orifice  124 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102  that each include two or more thorax orifices  124 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102  that each include a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more first members  102  having one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured such that an insect may be positioned relative to a first member  102  so that the thorax portion of the insect is held on one side of the first member  102  and at least a portion of the head of the insect passes through the thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102  and protrudes from the opposite side of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a portion of the head of the insect can pass through the thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102  and protrude from the opposite side of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the entire head of the insect can pass through the thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102  and protrude from the opposite side of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the entire head of the insect and a portion of the neck of the insect can pass through the thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102  and protrude from the opposite side of the first member  102 . First members  102  may be configured in numerous ways. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a thorax plate  128  that is substantially planar on the top and bottom sides of the plate. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a sheet that is substantially planar on one side of the sheet and substantially non-planar on the opposite side of the sheet. For example, in some embodiments, the bottom side of the sheet may be substantially planar and the top side of the sheet may be contoured. 
     A thorax orifice  124  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may be configured as a substantially circular hole that passes through the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may be configured as an oval-shaped hole that passes through the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may be configured as a cone-shaped depression in the first member  102  that includes a hole that is located substantially at the apex of the cone that passes through the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may be configured as a truncated cone in the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may include a thorax trough  126  that is continuous with the thorax orifice  124  (see  FIG. 25 ). For example, in some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may include a thorax trough  126  that provides a cavity that is continuous with the thorax orifice  124 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a thorax orifice  124  may be specifically configured for use with one or more identified insects. Examples of such insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitos, bees, wasps, hornets, beetles, ticks, fruit flies, crickets, and the like. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured so that the first member  102  may be modified for use with different types of insects. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured to accept varying types of inserts that define different thorax orifices  124 . For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a substantially planar sheet that includes one or more threaded holes into which an insert that defines a thorax orifice  124  for a specific type of insect may be inserted. Such inserts may include numerous types of attachment means. Examples of such attachment means include, but are not limited to, friction fittings, snap fittings, screw fittings, and the like. 
     In some embodiments, a first member  102  may include one or more suction holes  130  that pass through the first member  102 . Suction holes  130  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a suction hole  130  may be configured so that the cross-sectional diameter of the suction hole  130  is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the head of an insect. 
     A first member  102  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, ceramics, fiberboard, paper, glass, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be constructed from a combination of materials. 
     A first member  102  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be machined. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be cast. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated through use of a water jet. 
     A thorax orifice  124  may be created through the use of numerous types of fabrication methods. Examples, of such methods include, but are not limited to, drilling, pressing, stamping, laser cutting, water jet cutting, machining, and the like. 
     A first member  102  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a curved plate. First members may be constructed that have a wide variety of thicknesses. For example, in some embodiments, a first member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 1.0 inch and about 0.01 inch. In some embodiments, a first member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.5 inch and about 0.05 inch. In some embodiments, a first member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.1 inch and about 0.05 inch. In some embodiments, a first member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.07 inch and about 0.06 inch. In some embodiments, a first member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is about 0.062 inch. 
     In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one second member  104 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include two or more second members  104 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include a plurality of second members  104 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  that each include one or more head orifices  132 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  that each include one head orifice  132 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  that each include two or more head orifices  132 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  that each include a plurality of head orifices  132 . In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  having one or more head orifices  132  that are configured to accept a portion of the head of an insect. In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  having one or more head orifices  132  that are configured to accept the head of an insect. In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more second members  104  having one or more head orifices  132  that are configured to accept the head of an insect and a portion of the neck of the insect. Second members  104  may be configured in numerous ways. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a head plate  136  that is substantially planar on the top and bottom sides of the plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a sheet that is substantially planar on one side of the sheet and substantially non-planar on the opposite side of the sheet. For example, in some embodiments, the top side of the sheet may be substantially planar and the bottom side of the sheet may be contoured. 
     A head orifice  132  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may be configured as a substantially circular hole that passes through the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may be configured as an oval-shaped hole that passes through the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may be configured as a rectangular-shaped hole that passes through the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may be configured as a depression in the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may include a head trough  134  that is continuous with the head orifice  132  (see  FIG. 26 ). For example, in some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may include a head trough  134  that provides a cavity that is continuous with the head orifice  132 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a head orifice  132  may be specifically configured for use with one or more identified insects. Examples of such insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitos, bees, wasps, hornets, beetles, ticks, fruit flies, crickets, and the like. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured so that the second member  104  may be modified for use with different types of insects. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured to accept varying types of inserts that define different head orifices  132 . For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a substantially planar plate that includes one or more threaded holes into which an insert that defines a head orifice  132  for a specific type of insect may be inserted. Such inserts may include numerous types of attachment means. Examples of such attachment means include, but are not limited to, friction fittings, snap fittings, screw fittings, and the like. 
     In some embodiments, a second member  104  may include one or more suction holes  138  that pass through the second member  102 . Suction holes  138  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a suction hole  138  may be configured so that the cross-sectional diameter of the suction hole  138  is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the head of an insect. 
     A second member  104  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to, metal, plastic, ceramics, fiberboard, paper, glass, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be constructed from a combination of materials. 
     A second member  104  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be machined. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be cast. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated through use of a water jet. A head orifice  132  may be created through the use of numerous types of fabrication methods. Examples, of such methods include, but are not limited to, drilling, pressing, stamping, laser cutting, water jet cutting, machining, and the like. 
     A second member  104  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a curved plate. Second members may be constructed that have a wide variety of thicknesses. For example, in some embodiments, a second member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 1.0 inch and about 0.01 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.5 inch and about 0.01 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.5 inch and about 0.1 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is between about 0.3 inch and about 0.1 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be configured as a plate having a thickness that is about 0.2 inch. 
     In some embodiments system  100 , may include a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . Numerous figures herein show a first member  102  and a second member  104  with a space between them for illustration purposes. However, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  are in direct physical contact with each other. In some embodiments system  100 , may include a first member  102  that is slideably coupled to a second member  104 . A first member  102  may be operably coupled to a second member  104  in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be operably coupled to a second member  104  through use of a dovetail coupling. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be operably coupled to a second member  104  through use of a tongue and groove coupling. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be operably coupled to a second member  104  through use of a friction plate  152 , a shim  154 , a plate cover  156 , or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be operably coupled so that an insect may be positioned relative to the first member  102  and the second member  104  so that the thorax portion of the insect is held on one side of the first member  102  with at least a portion of the head of the insect passing through the thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102  and protruding from the opposite side of the first member  102  into the head orifice  132  of the second member  104 . In some embodiments, the first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled so that substantially lateral movement of either of the first member  102  or the second member  104  relative to each other will substantially immobilize the head and thorax portion of an insect that is introduced into the first member  102  and the second member  104 . In some embodiments, such immobilization of the insect allows the thorax portion of the insect to be swept from (or removed from, or at least partially removed from) the immobilized head portion of the insect to extract one or more insect salivary glands from the thorax portion of the insect. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the first member  102  and the second member  104  may be used to extract salivary glands from an insect. 
     Drive Mechanism 
     In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more drive mechanisms  108 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to move either or both of a first member  102  or a second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to move either or both of a first member  102  or a second member  104  lateral to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be operably coupled to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include a position indicator  158  that is configured to indicate the position of a first member  102  relative to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include an actuator  162 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include an actuator  162  that is operably coupled to an actuator extension  164 . A drive mechanism  108  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include a screw type mechanism whereby turning a threaded screw will cause movement of a first member  102  and/or second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be a cog type mechanism whereby turning a toothed wheel will cause movement of a first member  102  or second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be a chain-drive type mechanism whereby turning a gear that is coupled to a chain will cause movement of a first member  102  or second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be a manual drive mechanism  160 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually turn a wheel that is attached to a screw type mechanism in order to move a first member  102  and/or a second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include a drive motor  166 . For example, in some embodiments, a drive motor  166  may be operably coupled to a threaded screw that is included within a drive mechanism  108  whereby turning the screw with the drive motor will cause movement of a first member  102  and/or second member  104  relative to each other. A drive mechanism  108  may include numerous types of drive motors  166 . Examples of such drive motors  166  include, but are not limited to, electric motors, piezoelectric motors, stepper motors, and the like. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include one or more drive processors  168 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include one or more drive receivers  172 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include one or more drive transmitters  174 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that direct the operation of a drive motor  166  that causes movement of a first member  102  relative to a second member  104 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the operation of a drive mechanism  108  may be controlled electronically. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a detection unit  114 . For example, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by an image acquisition device  194 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a detector  200 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a control unit  120 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a collection unit  112 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a sweeper unit  110 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more drive mechanisms  108 . 
     In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to operate in accordance with a feedback loop. For example, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may be configured to operate in coordination with an image acquisition device  194 . In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to acquire one or more images of an insect that may be introduced into a first member  102  and a second member  104  in a manner that provides for immobilization of the insect upon movement of the first member  102  relative to the second member  104 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect the position of the insect and transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a drive mechanism  108  to move a first member  102  and/or a second member  104  relative to each other in order to immobilize the insect. In some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may receive the one or more signals  122  that cause the drive mechanism  108  to move the first member  102  and/or second member  104  relative to each other and then transmit one or more signals  122  indicating completion of the operation. The image acquisition device  194  may receive the one or more signals  122  and then detect whether the insect has been immobilized. Accordingly, such a feedback loop may be repeated until an insect is immobilized. In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more drive mechanisms  108  in response to one or more images obtained by an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect that may be introduced into a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The images may be sent to a user interface  118  that allows a user  116  to observe whether an insect has been immobilized in the first member  102  and the second member  104  and then cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control movement of one or more drive mechanisms  108 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may electronically control one or more drive mechanisms  108  to cause immobilization of an insect in a first member  102  and a second member  104 . 
     In some embodiments, a feedback loop may be used to calibrate a drive mechanism  108 . For example, in some embodiments, a drive mechanism  108  may include a stepper motor that advances the drive mechanism incrementally. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a feedback loop may be used to correlate the operation of a stepper motor with a change in position of a first member  102  relative to a second member  104 . 
     In some embodiments, a system that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device may be used to control a drive mechanism  108 . In some embodiments, such a system is provided that includes a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium (or non-transitory medium) bearing one or more instructions to control one or more drive mechanisms  108  that laterally move one or more first members  102  of a device relative to one or more second members  104  of the device; wherein the one or more first members  102  include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of an insect can protrude and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members  104  include one or more head orifices  132  that can accept the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, the system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more sweeper drive mechanisms  184 . In some embodiments, the system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more image acquisition devices  194 . In some embodiments, the system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more detectors. In some embodiments, the system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more moveable members  238  that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers  222 . In some embodiments, the system may optionally include one or more instructions to control one or more suction assemblies  228 . The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In some embodiments, the fixed signal-bearing tangible medium may include a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a recordable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a communications medium. 
     Base Member 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a second member  104  that is operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a base support  150 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a friction plate  152 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a shim  154 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to a plate cover  156 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be configured as a container having an open top that can be operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may include one or more base suction couplings  140 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a base member  106  that is coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104  may be coupled to a suction device  148  that will create suction through a thorax orifice  124  in the first member  102  and a head orifice  132  in the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may include one or more suction devices  148 . Numerous types of suction devices  148  may be used in conjunction with a base member  106 . Examples of such suction devices  148  include, but are not limited to, suction pumps, vacuum pumps, and the like. In some embodiments, a suction device  148  may be included within a base member  106  with the inlet positioned within the base member  106  and the discharge positioned to the outside of the base member  106 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may include one or more base suction assemblies  292 . In some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may include one or more base receivers  142 . In some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may include one or more base processors  146 . In some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may include one or more base transmitters  144 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may receive one or more signals  122  that control the operation of a suction device  148 . In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be transmitted by a control unit  120 . In some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may transmit one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, a base suction assembly  292  may transmit one or more signals  122  that indicate the status of the suction device  148 . In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a control unit  120 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may include one or more sensors that detect the amount of suction applied to the base member  106 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more suction devices  148  in response to one or more images obtained by an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect that may be introduced into a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The images may be sent to a user interface  118  that allows a user  116  to observe whether an insect has been immobilized in the first member  102  and the second member  104  and then cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more suction devices  148  that draw an insect into the first member  102  and the second member  104 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may electronically control one or more suction devices  148  to draw one or more insects into a first member  102  and a second member  104 . 
     Sweeper Unit 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more sweeper units  110 . In some embodiments, a sweeper unit  110  may include one or more sweeper arms  286 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may include a sweeper paddle  178  that is operably coupled to a sweeper bracket  176 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be operably coupled to a sweeper support member  180 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be moveably coupled to a sweeper support member  180 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be configured to allow an operably coupled sweeper arm  286  to move within the sweeper support member  180 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be operably coupled to a sweeper support member  180  that is operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be operably coupled to a first member  102  directly. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be slideably coupled to a first member  102  through a dovetail coupling. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  is configured to be used to sweep the thorax portion from the head portion of an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  is configured to be used to sweep the thorax portion from the head portion of an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102  so that insect salivary glands may be extracted from the thorax portion of the insect. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be moved across an operably coupled first member  102  such that the sweeper arm  286  sweeps the thorax of an insect that is immobilized in the first member  102 . 
     In some embodiments system  100 , may include one or more sweeper drive mechanisms  184 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be operably coupled to a sweeper arm  286 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be operably coupled to a sweeper arm  286  that is operably coupled to a sweeper support member  180 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be operably coupled to a sweeper arm  286  that is operably coupled to a sweeper support member  180  that is operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be operably coupled to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include a sweeper position indicator  182  that is configured to indicate the position of a sweeper arm  286  relative to a first member  102 . 
     A sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be a screw type mechanism whereby turning a threaded screw will cause movement of a sweeper arm. In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be a screw type mechanism whereby turning a threaded screw will cause movement of a sweeper arm  286  relative to an operably coupled first member  102 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be a cog type mechanism whereby turning a toothed wheel will cause movement of an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be a chain-drive type mechanism whereby turning a gear that is coupled to a chain will cause movement of an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be a manual drive mechanism  160 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually turn a wheel that is attached to a screw type mechanism in order to move an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include a sweeper motor  186 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper motor  186  may be operably coupled to a threaded screw that is included within a sweeper drive mechanism  184  whereby turning the screw with the drive motor will cause movement of an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . A sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include numerous types of sweeper motors  186 . Examples of such sweeper motors  186  include, but are not limited to, electric motors, piezoelectric motors, stepper motors, and the like. 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include one or more sweeper processors  192 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include one or more sweeper receivers  188 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include one or more sweeper transmitters  190 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that direct the sweeper motor  186  to cause movement of an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the operation of a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be controlled electronically. In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a detection unit  114 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by an image acquisition device  194 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a detector  200 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a control unit  120 . In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a collection unit  112 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more sweeper drive mechanisms  184  electronically. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more sweeper motors  186  in response to one or more images obtained by an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The images may be sent to a user interface  118  that allows a user  116  to observe whether a thorax portion of the immobilized insect has been swept from the immobilized insect by a sweeper arm  286 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the user  116  may cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more sweeper motors  186  that cause a sweeper arm  286  to sweep the thorax portion from an immobilized insect. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may electronically control one or more sweeper arms  286  that sweep the thorax portion from an immobilized insect in order to extract a salivary gland from the immobilized insect. 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to operate in accordance with a feedback loop. In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be configured to operate in such a feedback loop to sweep the thorax portion from the head portion of an immobilized insect. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to acquire one or more images of an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The image acquisition device  194  may detect the position of the thorax of the insect and transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a sweeper drive mechanism  184  to move an operably coupled sweeper arm  286  in order to sweep the thorax portion of the insect away from the immobilized head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may receive the one or more signals  122  that direct the sweeper drive mechanism  184  to move the operably coupled sweeper arm  286  and then transmit one or more signals  122  indicating completion of the operation. The image acquisition device  194  may receive the one or more signals  122  and then detect whether the thorax portion of the insect has been swept from the immobilized head portion of the insect. Accordingly, such a feedback loop may be repeated until the thorax portion of the insect has been swept from the immobilized head portion of the insect. In another example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to acquire one or more images of an insect salivary gland that is extracted from the thorax region of an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The image acquisition device  194  may detect a position of a salivary gland and transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a sweeper drive mechanism  184  to move an operably coupled sweeper arm  286  in order to sweep the thorax portion of the insect away from the immobilized head portion of the insect to allow the salivary gland to be extracted from the thorax portion of the immobilized insect. In some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may receive the one or more signals  122  that direct the sweeper drive mechanism  184  to move the operably coupled sweeper arm  286  and then transmit one or more signals  122  indicating completion of the operation. The image acquisition device  194  may receive the one or more signals  122  and then detect whether one or more salivary glands have been extracted from the thorax portion of the insect. Accordingly, such a feedback loop may be repeated until the salivary gland has been extracted from the thorax portion of the insect. 
     In some embodiments, a feedback loop may be used to calibrate a sweeper drive mechanism  184 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper drive mechanism  184  may include a stepper motor that advances the sweeper drive mechanism  184  incrementally. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a feedback loop may be used to correlate the operation of a stepper motor with a change in position of an operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . 
     Detection Unit 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more detection units  114 . Detection units  114  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect one or more insects. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect one or more insect parts. For example, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a head portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a thorax portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a head portion and a thorax portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a salivary gland from numerous types of insects. Examples of such insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitos, bees, wasps, beetles, ticks, fruit flies, and the like. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a sporozoite. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect a malaria sporozoite. Detection units  114  may be configured to utilize numerous methods for detection. For example, in some embodiments, a detection unit may detect a fluorescently tagged sporozoite. In some embodiments, a detection unit may detect a sporozoite that expresses green fluorescent protein. 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may use spectroscopy for detection. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more spectrometers  208 . Examples of such spectrometers  208  include, but are not limited to, ultraviolet/visible light spectrometers  208 , fluorescence spectrometers  208 , circular dichroism spectrometers  208 , and the like. 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to acquire an image through use of an image acquisition device  194 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more image acquisition devices  194 . Numerous types of image acquisition devices  194  may be used within a detection unit  114 . Examples of such image acquisition devices  194  include, but are not limited to, cameras  196 , microscopes  198 , charge coupled devices, and the like. Numerous image acquisition methods may be used by one or more image acquisition devices  194 . Examples of such methods include, but are not limited to, bright field microscopy, confocal microscopy, dark field microscopy, digital microscopy, fluorescence interference contrast microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, multifocal plane microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, and the like. In some embodiments, two-dimensional imaging with a grayscale device may be used to produce a digitized image. In some embodiments, three-dimensional imaging may be used to produce a depth map. In some embodiments, structured light methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, shading methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, passive stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, active stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may utilize a database that includes one or more images of an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a database may include one or more images of a salivary gland from a specific type of insect. An image acquisition device  194  may then obtain one or more images from an insect that is immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  104  and then compare the acquired images to one or more images in the database to determine the presence of a salivary gland from the immobilized insect. Such a protocol may be utilized with numerous types of insects. Examples of such insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitos, bees, wasps, hornets, fruit flies, beetles, ticks, and the like. In some embodiments, an image detection device  194  may detect an x-y grid that may be projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device  194  may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detectors  200 . Examples of such detectors  200  include, but are not limited to, balances  202 , electrical resistance meters  204 , refractometers  206 , spectrometers  208 , and the like. In some embodiments, a salivary gland may be placed into such a detector  200  to confirm the identity of the salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detection support members  218 . In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection support member  218 . In some embodiments, a detector  200  may be operably coupled to a detection support member  218 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a base member  106 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may include one or more detection motors  220 . In some embodiments, one or more detection motors  220  may be operably coupled to one or more detection drive mechanisms that are operably coupled to one or more detection support members  218 . For example, in some embodiments, a detection motor  220  may be operably coupled to a cog that is operably coupled to a toothed rail that is operably coupled to a detection support member  218  and configured to cause motion of the detection support member  218 . In some embodiments, a detection motor  220  may be operably coupled to a threaded member that is operably coupled to a threaded hole in a detection support member  218  so that rotation of the threaded member causes motion of the detection support member  218 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be mobile. In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  that is mobile may be operably coupled to one or more detectors  200 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  that is mobile may be operably coupled to one or more image acquisition devices  194 . 
     In some embodiments, a mobile detection support member  218  that is operably coupled to an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to move the image acquisition device  194  to collect multiple images. For example, in some embodiments, a detection support member  218  that is operably coupled to an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to move the image acquisition device  194  to collect images along the length, width, or length and width of a first member  102 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, such a configuration may be used to detect multiple insects and/or insect parts that are immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  104 . In some embodiments, such a configuration may be used to detect one or more salivary glands that have been extracted from one or more insects. In some embodiments, such a configuration may be used to detect one or more salivary glands that have been extracted from one or more mosquitos. 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detection receivers  216 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detection processors  210 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detection transmitters  214 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may include one or more detection receivers  216 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more drive mechanisms  108 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more collection units  112 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more sweeper units  110 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more control units  120  in response to user  116  input. 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control the position of a detection support member  218  electronically. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more detection motors  220  in response to one or more images obtained by an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images. The one or more images may be sent to a user interface  118  that allows a user  116  to observe the one or more images. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the user  116  may cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more detection motors  220  that cause a detection support member  218  to position an operably coupled image acquisition device  194  in a desired position. 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more collection units  112 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more sweeper units  110 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more user interfaces  118 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more suction devices  148  that are operably coupled to a base member. In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect whether one or more insects are being introduced into one or more thorax orifices  124  in a first member  102 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that control the level of suction produced by one or more suction devices  148  that are operably coupled with one or more base members  106  associated with a first member  102  to effect introduction of an insect into a thorax orifice  124  of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted directly from the detection unit  114  to the base member  106 . In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted to a control unit  120  that receives the one or more signals  122  and transmits one or more signals  122  that are received by the base member  106 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more drive mechanisms  108 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect whether one or more insects are being immobilized in a first member  102  and a second member  102 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one more drive motors  166  that are operably coupled to move a first member  102  and/or a second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted directly from the detection unit  114  to the drive mechanism  108 . In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted to a control unit  120  that receives the one or more signals  122  and transmits one or more signals  122  that are received by the drive mechanism  108 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more sweeper units  110 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect whether the thorax portion of an insect has been swept from the head region of the insect to extract a salivary gland from the thorax of the insect. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one more sweeper drive mechanisms  184 . In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted directly from the detection unit  114  to the sweeper unit  110 . In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted to a control unit  120  that receives the one or more signals  122  and transmits one or more signals  122  that are received by the sweeper unit  110 . 
     In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more collection units  112 . In some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a collection unit  112  that is configured to collect an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a detection unit  114  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122  that direct the collection unit  112  to the position of the insect salivary gland so that the collection unit  112  can collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted directly from the detection unit  114  to the collection unit. In some embodiments, the one or more signals  122  may be transmitted to a control unit  120  that receives the one or more signals  122  and transmits one or more signals  122  that are received by the collection unit  112 . 
     In some embodiments, a system that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device may be used to control an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, such a system is provided that includes a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium (or non-transitory medium) bearing one or more instructions to control one or more image acquisition devices  194  that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In some embodiments, the fixed signal-bearing tangible medium may include a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a recordable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a communications medium. 
     Collection Unit 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more collection units  112 . Collection units  112  may be configured in numerous ways. In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to collect an insect salivary gland through the use of suction. In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to collect an insect salivary gland with a scraper  222 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to utilize a fluid stream to collect an insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to position a suction intake  230  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected into the suction intake  230 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device  148  through an intake coupling  232 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to an intake support member  234 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to an intake support member  234  that includes a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, an intake support member  234  may be mobile. 
     In some embodiments, an intake support member  234  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . In some embodiments, a moveable member  238  that is operably coupled to a suction intake  230  may be configured to move the suction intake  230  to collect multiple insect salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, a moveable member  238  that is operably coupled to a suction intake  230  may be configured to move the suction intake  230  to collect insect salivary glands along the length, width, or length and width of a first member  102 . In some embodiments, such a configuration may be used to collect one or more salivary glands that have been extracted from one or more mosquitos. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to position a scraper  222  next to an insect salivary gland so that the scraper  222  may collect the insect salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include a scraper  222  that is operably coupled to a scraper aligner  224 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include a scraper  222  that is operably coupled to a scraper aligner  224  that includes a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a scraper  222  may be mobile. 
     In some embodiments, a scraper  222  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . In some embodiments, a moveable member  238  that is operably coupled to a scraper  222  may be configured to move the scraper  222  to collect multiple insect salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, a moveable member  238  that is operably coupled to a scraper  222  may be configured to move the scraper  222  to collect insect salivary glands along the length, width, or length and width of a first member  102 . In some embodiments, such a configuration may be used to collect one or more salivary glands that have been extracted from one or more mosquitos. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit may be configured to apply fluid to a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a collection unit may include one or more fluid nozzels that are operably coupled to one or more fluid containing reservoirs and one or more pumps such that fluid may be expelled from the one or more fluid nozzels. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a collection unit may be configured to apply fluid to an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a collection unit may be configured to wash an insect salivary gland with fluid. In some embodiments, application of a fluid to an insect salivary gland may be coupled with other collection methods. For example, in some embodiments, a collection unit may be used to apply fluid to an insect salivary gland that then collect the insect salivary gland by scraping the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a collection unit may be used to apply fluid to an insect salivary gland that then collect the insect salivary gland by applying suction to the insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include one or more moveable members  238  that may include one or more collection motors  248 . In some embodiments, one or more collection motors  248  may be operably coupled to one or more collection drive mechanisms that are operably coupled to one or more moveable members  238 . For example, in some embodiments, a collection motor  248  may be operably coupled to a cog that is operably coupled to a toothed rail that is operably coupled to a moveable member  238  and configured to cause motion of the moveable member  238 . In some embodiments, a collection motor  248  may be operably coupled to a threaded member that is operably coupled to a threaded hole in a moveable member  238  so that rotation of the threaded member causes motion of the moveable member  238 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a moveable member  238  may be mobile. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include one or more collector receivers  244 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include one or more collector processors  240 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include collector memory  242 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include one or more collector receivers  244 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may include one or more collector transmitters  246 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may be configured to transmit one or more signals  122 . 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more sweeper units  110 . 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more sweeper units  110 . 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the collection unit  112  to collect one or more salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be received that direct a moveable member  238  that is coupled to a suction assembly  228  to position a suction intake  230  of the suction assembly  228  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be received that direct a moveable member  238  that is coupled to a scraper  222  to position the scraper  222  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. 
     In some embodiments, a collection unit  112  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the collection unit  112  to collect one or more salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be received that direct a moveable member  238  that is coupled to a suction assembly  228  to position a suction intake  230  of the suction assembly  228  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be received that direct a moveable member  238  that is coupled to a scraper  222  to position the scraper  222  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection units  112  through use of a user interface  118  that is operably coupled to a control unit  120 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control the position of a moveable member  238  electronically. In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection motors  248  in response to one or more images obtained by an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images. The one or more images may be sent to a user interface  118  that allows a user  116  to observe the one or more images. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the user  116  may cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more collection motors  248  that cause a collection unit  112  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. In some embodiments, the user  116  may cause one or more signals  122  to be sent from one or more control units  120  that control the operation of one or more collection motors  248  that cause a collection unit  112  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  next to an insect salivary gland so that the insect salivary gland may be collected. 
     In some embodiments, a system that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device may be used to control one or more movable members  238  that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers  222  in response to receiving one or more signals  122  from one or more image acquisition devices  194  that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, such a system is provided that includes a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more movable members  238  that are operably coupled to one or more scrapers  222  in response to receiving one or more signals  122  from one or more image acquisition devices  194  that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In some embodiments, the fixed signal-bearing tangible medium may include a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a recordable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a communications medium. 
     In some embodiments, a system that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device may be used to control one or more suction units  226  in response to receiving one or more signals  122  from one or more image acquisition devices  194  that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, such a system is provided that includes a fixed signal-bearing tangible medium bearing one or more instructions to control one or more suction units  226  in response to receiving one or more signals  122  from one or more image acquisition devices  194  that are configured to detect one or more insect salivary glands. The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In some embodiments, the fixed signal-bearing tangible medium may include a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a recordable medium. In some embodiments, the signal-bearing medium may include a communications medium. 
     Signal 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may utilize numerous types of signals  122 . Numerous types of signals  122  may be used within system  100 . Examples of such signals  122  include, but are not limited to, wireless signals  272 , analog signals  276 , digital signals  274 , encrypted signals  122 , Bluetooth signals  122 , and the like. Accordingly, system  100  may include receivers, transmitters, and processors that are configured to receive, transmit, and process numerous types of signals  122 . 
     Control Unit 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include one or more computers  262 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include one or more control receivers  268 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include one or more control transmitters  270 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include one or more control processors  264 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include control memory  266 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include control logic  290 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include one or more power supplies  28 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be operably coupled to one or more user interfaces  118 . 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more user interfaces  118 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more drive mechanisms  108 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more collection units  112 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more sweeper units  110 . 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more user interfaces  118 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more drive mechanisms  108 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more base members  106 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more collection units  112 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by one or more sweeper units  110 . 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more base members  106 . For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a suction device  148  to increase or decrease the amount of suction produced by the suction device  148 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a base member  106  that indicate the level at which a suction device  148  is operating. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a suction device  148  to increase or decrease the amount of suction produced by the suction device  148  in response to user  116  input. 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more drive mechanisms  108 . For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a drive motor  166  to move one or more first members  102  and/or one or more second members  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  that are transmitted by a drive mechanism  108  that indicate the level at which a drive motor  166  is operating. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a drive motor  166  in response to user  116  input. 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more detection units  114 . For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more image acquisition devices  194  to obtain one or more images. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control the position of one or more detection support members  218 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a detection support member  218  to position an operably coupled image acquisition device  194  to collect images at one or more selected positions. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct the operation of a detection unit  114  in response to user  116  input. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more detector  200   s . For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more spectrometers  208 . 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112 . For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a collection unit  112  to collect one or more insect salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a moveable member  238  to position a suction intake  230  to collect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a moveable member  238  to position a scraper  222  to collect one or more insect salivary glands. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from a detection unit  114  that indicate the position of one or more insect salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more collection units  112  in response to the position of the one or more salivary glands. 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that control one or more sweeper units  110 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a sweeper drive mechanism  184  to move on operably coupled sweeper arm  286 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may receive one or more signals  122  from a detection unit  114  that indicates the position of a thorax portion of an insect and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct one or more sweeper units  110  to sweep the thorax portion of the insect. 
     In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that may be projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. 
     User Interface 
     In some embodiments, system  100  may include one or more user interfaces  118 . System  100  may include numerous types of user interfaces  118 . Examples of user interfaces  118  include, but are not limited to, graphical interfaces  252 , monitors  290 , touchscreens  254 , keyboards  256 , joysticks  250 , voice interfaces  258 , interfaces with mobile devices  260 , and the like. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may interact with system  100  wirelessly. In some embodiments, a user interface  118  may include control logic which may be configured to control aspects of system  100 . 
       FIG. 4  illustrates an example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. Device  400  includes a first member  102  (see also  FIG. 7 ). The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The first member  102  is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The second member  104  may be operably coupled to a shim  154  (see also  FIG. 9 ). The shim  154  may be operably coupled to a base member  106 . The base member  106  may be operably coupled to a base support  150  (see also  FIG. 11 ). The base support  150  may be operably coupled to a manual drive mechanism  160 . The manual drive mechanism  160  includes an actuator  162  that is operably coupled to an actuator extension  164  (see also  FIG. 12 ). The actuator extension  164  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . Accordingly, activation of the manual drive mechanism  160  will cause movement of the first member  102 . Device  400  may include a friction plate  152  (see also  FIG. 8 ). The friction plate  152  may be operably coupled to the second member  104  and may be in slideable contact with the first member  102 . Device  400  may include a plate cover  156  (see also  FIG. 10 ). Plate cover  156  may be operably coupled to device  400  on the top of friction plate  152 . Accordingly, the order of the plate cover  156 , the friction plate  152 , the second member  104 , and the base member may be from the top of device  400  to the bottom of device  400  respectively. The first member  102  may be configured to laterally move relative to the second member  104  while being slideably restricted by the friction plate  152 . Device  400  is illustrated with two operably coupled sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). The sweeper support members  180  may each be operably coupled to the top of the plate cover  156 . Each of the sweeper support members  180  may include two sweeper guides  284  that are cut into the side of each of the sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). Device  400  may include a sweeper arm  286  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper arm  286  may be include a sweeper bracket  176  that is operably coupled to sweeper paddles  178  with sweeper couplings  282  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper arm  286  may include sweeper pins  280  that are operably coupled into the sides of the sweeper arm  286 . Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper arm  286  that is operably coupled to two sweeper support members  180  through insertion of the sweeper pins  280  (shown in  FIG. 13 ) that are coupled to the sides of the sweeper arm  286  into the sweeper guides  284  that are cut into the sides of the sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIGS. 13 and 17 ). Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper knob  278  that is operably coupled to a sweeper bracket  176  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper knob  278  is configured to allow a user  116  to grasp the sweeper knob  278  and move the sweeper arm  286  that is guided by the sweeper support members  180 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates another view of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. Device  400  includes a first member  102  (see also  FIG. 7 ). The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The first member  102  is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The second member  104  may be operably coupled to a shim  154  (see also  FIG. 9 ). The shim  154  may be operably coupled to a base member  106 . The base member  106  may be operably coupled to a base support  150  (see also  FIG. 11 ). The base support  150  may be operably coupled to a manual drive mechanism  160 . The manual drive mechanism  160  includes an actuator  162  that may be operably coupled to an actuator extension  164  (see also  FIG. 12 ). The actuator extension  164  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . Accordingly, activation of the manual drive mechanism  160  will cause movement of the first member  102 . Device  400  may include a friction plate  152  (see also  FIG. 8 ). The friction plate  152  may be operably coupled to the second member  104  in slideable contact with the first member  102 . Device  400  may include a plate cover  156  (see also  FIG. 10 ). Plate cover  156  may be operably coupled to device  400  on the top of friction plate  152 . Accordingly, the order of the plate cover  156 , the friction plate  152 , the second member  104 , and the base member may be from the top of device  400  to the bottom of device  400  respectively. The first member  102  may be configured to laterally move relative to the second member  104  while being slideably restricted by the friction plate  152 . Device  400  is illustrated with two operably coupled sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). The sweeper support members  180  may each be operably coupled to the top of the plate cover  156 . Each of the sweeper support members  180  may include two sweeper guides  284  that are cut into the side of each of the sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). Device  400  may include a sweeper arm  286  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper arm  286  may include a sweeper bracket  176  that is operably coupled to sweeper paddles  178  with sweeper couplings  282  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper arm  286  may include sweeper pins  280  that are operably coupled into the sides of the sweeper arm  286 . Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper arm  286  that is operably coupled to two sweeper support members  180  through insertion of the sweeper pins  280  that are coupled to the sides of the sweeper arm  286  into the sweeper guides  284  that are cut into the sides of the sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIGS. 13 and 17 ). Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper knob  278  that is operably coupled to a sweeper bracket  176  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper knob  278  is configured to allow a user  116  to grasp the sweeper knob  278  and move the sweeper arm  286  that is guided by the sweeper support members  180 . 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a top view of example device  400  in which embodiments may be implemented. Device  400  includes a first member  102  (see also  FIG. 7 ). The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The first member  102  may be operably coupled to an actuator extension  164  that may be operably coupled to an actuator  162  that is part of a manual drive mechanism  160 . Device  400  is illustrated with two operably coupled sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). The sweeper support members  180  may each be operably coupled to the top of the plate cover  156 . Device  400  may include a sweeper arm  286  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper arm  286  may include a sweeper bracket  176  that is operably coupled to sweeper paddles  178  (see also  FIG. 13 ). Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper arm  286  that is operably coupled to two sweeper support members  180  (see also  FIGS. 13 and 17 ). Device  400  is illustrated with a sweeper knob  278  that is operably coupled to a sweeper bracket  176  (see also  FIG. 13 ). The sweeper knob  278  is configured to allow a user  116  to grasp the sweeper knob  278  and move the sweeper arm  286  that is guided by the sweeper support members  180 . 
       FIG. 7A  illustrates an embodiment of a first member  102  that includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The first member  102  illustrated in  FIG. 7A  includes three protrusions that each include thorax orifices  124 . However, a first member  102  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be configured as a curved plate. The first member  102  illustrated in  FIG. 7A  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the first member  102  to other components of a device. 
     A first member  102  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  may be machined. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be cast. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A first member  102  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, asbestos, and the like. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 7B  illustrates an isometric top view of an embodiment of a second member  104  that includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7B  includes three recessed portions that are configured to accept the three protrusions of the first member  102  as shown in  FIG. 7A . However, a second member  104  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a flat plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a curved plate. The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7B  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the second member  104  to other components of a device. 
     A second member  104  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be machined. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be cast. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A second member  104  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, asbestos, and the like. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 7C  illustrates an isometric bottom view of an embodiment of a second member  104  that includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7C  includes three recessed portions. However, a second member  104  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a flat plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a curved plate. The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7C  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the second member  104  to other components of a device. 
       FIG. 7D  illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a second member  104  that includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7D  includes three recessed portions that are configured to accept the three protrusions of the first member  102  as shown in  FIG. 7A . However, a second member  104  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a flat plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a curved plate. The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7D  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the second member  104  to other components of a device. 
       FIG. 7E  illustrates a bottom view of an embodiment of a second member  104  that includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7E  includes three recessed portions. However, a second member  104  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a flat plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a square plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a rectangular plate. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be configured as a curved plate. The second member  104  illustrated in  FIG. 7E  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the second member  104  to other components of a device. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates an embodiment of a friction plate  152 . The friction plate  152  illustrated in  FIG. 8  includes four protrusions that create three spaces that are configured to accept the three protrusions of the first member  102  illustrated in  FIGS. 4-7 . However, a friction plate  152  may be constructed in numerous configurations. For example, in some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be curved and configured to wrap around an edge of a first member  102 , a second member  104 , or a first member  102  and a second member  104 . The friction plate  152  illustrated in  FIG. 7  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the friction plate  152  to other components of a device. 
     A friction plate  152  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be machined. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be cast. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A friction plate  152  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, asbestos, and the like. In some embodiments, a friction plate  152  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates an embodiment of a shim  154 . The shim  154  illustrated in  FIG. 9  includes four protrusions that create three spaces that are configured to accept the three protrusions of the first member  102  illustrated in  FIGS. 4-7 . However, a shim  154  may be constructed in numerous configurations. For example, in some embodiments, a shim  154  may be constructed that has a U-shape that will accept a first member  102 . The shim  154  illustrated in  FIG. 9  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the shim  154  to other components of a device. 
     A shim  154  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a shim  154  may be machined. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be cast. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A shim  154  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be constructed from combinations of materials. In some embodiments, a shim  154  may be constructed from a compressible material. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a shim  154  may be constructed so that it can be compressed to a desired thickness. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates an embodiment of a plate cover  156 . The plate cover  156  illustrated in  FIG. 10  includes four protrusions that create three spaces that are configured to accept the three protrusions of the first member  102  illustrated in  FIGS. 4-7 . However, a plate cover  156  may be constructed in numerous configurations. For example, in some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be constructed that has a rectangular shape with cross-members to which sweeper support members  180  may be coupled. The plate cover  156  illustrated in  FIG. 10  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the plate cove  156  to other components of a device. 
     In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be operably coupled to numerous other components. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, a movable member  238  that is part of a collection unit  112 , a detection support member  218  that is part of a detection unit  114 , a detector  200 , an image acquisition device  194 , and the like. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be configured to operably couple numerous components to a device. 
     A plate cover  156  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be machined. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be cast. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be stamped. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A plate cover  156  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a plate cover  156  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates an embodiment of a base support  150 . The base support  150  illustrated in  FIG. 11  has a hook-shape. In alternate embodiments, however, a base support  150  may be constructed in numerous configurations. For example, in some embodiments, a base support  150  may be constructed that has a rectangular shape that will accept a base member  106 . The base support  150  illustrated in  FIG. 11  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the base support  150  to other components of a device. 
     In  FIGS. 4 ,  5  and  6 , exemplary device  400  was illustrated with base support  150  operably coupled to a base member  106  and to a manual drive mechanism  160 . In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be operably coupled to numerous other components. Examples of such components include, but are not limited to, a movable member  238  that is part of a collection unit  112 , a detection support member  218  that is part of a detection unit  114 , a detector  200 , an image acquisition device  194 , and the like. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a base support  150  may be configured to operably couple numerous components to a device. 
     A base support  150  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a base support  150  may be machined. In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be cast. In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A base support  150  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a base support  150  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates an embodiment of an actuator extension  164 . In  FIGS. 4 ,  5  and  6 , exemplary device  400  was illustrated with actuator extension  164  operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a manual drive mechanism  160 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be used to couple a drive mechanism  108  to another component of a device when it is desirable to move the component. For example, in some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be used to couple a drive mechanism to a moveable member  238 . An actuator extension  164  may be constructed in numerous configurations. The actuator extension  164  illustrated in  FIG. 12  includes holes that may be used as attachment points to couple the base actuator extension  164  to other components of a device. 
     An actuator extension  164  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be machined. In some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be cast. In some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     An actuator extension  164  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, an actuator extension  164  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 13  illustrates an embodiment of a sweeper arm  286  that includes a sweeper bracket  176  and a plurality of sweeper paddles  178 . Also illustrated are a plurality of sweeper couplings  282 , a plurality of sweeper pins  280 , and a sweeper knob  278  that can be operably coupled to the sweeper arm  286 . 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be assembled from components. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be assembled from a sweeper bracket  176  to which sweeper paddles  178  are operably coupled. Sweeper pins  280  may operatively couple the sweeper arm  286  with one or more sweeper guides  284  in one or more sweeper support members  180  (e.g.  FIG. 4 ). In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be constructed from a continuous piece of material. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be machined from a single billet of metal. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be cast. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be fabricated with a water jet. Accordingly, a sweeper arm  286  may be fabricated through use of many methods. 
     A sweeper arm  286  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIGS. 14 and 15  each illustrate a different embodiment of a sweeper paddle  178 . In  FIG. 14 , a sweeper paddle  178  with a continuous edge is illustrated. In  FIG. 15 , a sweeper paddle  178  with a discontinuous edge is illustrated. The sweeper paddle  178  that is illustrated in  FIG. 15  has an indentation in the lower edge of the sweeper paddle  178 . 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be selected for use with a specific insect. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be selected that has an indentation that is configured so that it will sweep the thorax from an immobilized mosquito and leave the remaining salivary glands intact. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  having a larger indentation may be selected for use with larger insects and a sweeper paddle  178  having a smaller indentation may be selected for use with smaller insects. 
     A sweeper paddle  178  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be machined. In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be cast. In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A sweeper paddle  178  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a sweeper paddle  178  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates an embodiment of a sweeper bracket  176 . A sweeper bracket  176  may be configured in numerous ways (see also  FIG. 13 ). For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper paddles  178 . In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper pins  280 . In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper pins  280  and orient the one or more sweeper pins  280  to operably couple with one or more sweeper guides  284  in a sweeper support member  180  (see also  FIG. 17 ). In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper knobs  278 . In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper couplings  282  that operably couple one or more sweeper paddles  178  to the sweeper bracket  176 . In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be configured to be coupled to one or more sweeper drive mechanisms  184 . 
     A sweeper bracket  176  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be machined. In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be cast. In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A sweeper bracket  176  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a sweeper bracket  176  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates an embodiment of a sweeper support member  180 . A sweeper support member  180  may be configured in numerous ways. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be configured to include one or more sweeper guides  284  that are configured to accept one or more sweeper pins  280  that couple a sweeper arm  286  to the sweeper support member  180  (see also  FIG. 13 ). In some embodiments, the one or more sweeper guides  284  may be configured so that a sweeper arm  286  that is coupled to the sweeper support member  180  will move vertically down and then up when the sweeper arm  286  is moved horizontally. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be operably coupled to two sweeper support members  180  that include matched sweeper guides  284  that operably couple with sweeper pins  280  that are operably coupled to opposite sides of the sweeper arm  286 . Accordingly, a sweeper guide  284  may be configured so that when the sweeper arm  286  is moved horizontally, a sweeper paddle  178  of the sweeper arm  286  can descend into a thorax orifice  124 . This motion allows the sweeper paddle  178  to contact an insect that is immobilized in the thorax orifice  124  and sweep the thorax portion of the immobilized insect. Accordingly, such a configuration may be used to sweep a thorax portion from an immobilized insect and thereby extract a salivary gland from the insect. 
     In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be configured to be raised and lowered relative to a first member  102 . For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be coupled to a device with bolts that allow the sweeper support member  180  to be raised and lowered. In such embodiments, the sweeper support member  180  may be calibrated for a specific type of insect. For example, a sweeper support member  180  may be raised for use with a large insect and lowered for use with a small insect. 
     A sweeper support member  180  may be constructed through use of many fabrication methods. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be machined. In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be constructed through use of a three-dimensional printer. In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be cast. In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be fabricated through use of a laser. In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be fabricated with a water jet. 
     A sweeper support member  180  may be constructed from numerous types of material. Examples of such material include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, plastic, composite materials, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, a sweeper support member  180  may be constructed from combinations of materials. 
       FIGS. 18-27  illustrate side cross-sectional views of various embodiments of first members  102  and second members  104 . In  FIGS. 18-27 , the first members  102  and the second members  104  are shown with a space between them for illustration purposes. However, in some embodiments, the first members  102  and the second members  104  may be in direct physical contact with each other.  FIG. 18  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has staged thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially right circular cone shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 19  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially circular thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 20  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially right circular truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially right circular cone shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 21  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has staged head orifices  132 .  FIG. 22  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has circular head orifices  132 .  FIG. 23  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially oblique cone shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 24  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially oblique truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially right circular cone shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 25  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially circular truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  that include a thorax trough  126  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular cone shaped head orifices  132 .  FIG. 26  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has substantially circular truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially right circular cone shaped head orifices  132  that include a head trough  134 .  FIG. 27  illustrates a side cross-sectional view of a first member  102  that has a suction hole  130  and substantially circular truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has a suction hole  138  and substantially circular cone shaped head orifices  132 . 
       FIG. 28  illustrates an embodiment of system  2800 . System  2800  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a manual drive mechanism  160 . The manual drive mechanism  160  includes a threaded actuator  160 . Device  2800  also includes a position indicator  158  that may indicate the relative position of the first member  102  to the second member  104 . 
       FIG. 29  illustrates an embodiment of system  2900 . System  2900  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a drive mechanism  108 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive motor  166 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive processor  168 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive receiver  172 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive transmitter  174 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  2900  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  2900  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  2900  may process one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, system  2900  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  2900  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  2900  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  2900  may transmit one or more signals  122  that include information related to the operation of the drive motor  166 . System  2900  also includes a position indicator  158  that may indicate the relative position of the first member  102  to the second member  104 . 
       FIG. 30  illustrates an embodiment of system  3000 . System  3000  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a manual drive mechanism  160 . The manual drive mechanism  160  includes a threaded actuator  160 . Device  3000  also includes an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 30  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . Device  3000  also includes a position indicator  158  that may indicate the relative position of the first member  102  to the second member  104 . 
       FIG. 31  illustrates an embodiment of system  3100 . System  3100  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . System  3100  also include an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 31  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a drive mechanism  108 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive motor  166 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive processor  168 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive receiver  172 . The drive mechanism  108  includes an operably coupled drive transmitter  174 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3100  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194  that direct the operation of the drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, system  3100  may transmit one or more signals  122  that include information related to the operation of the drive motor  166 . Device  3100  also includes a position indicator  158  that may indicate the relative position of the first member  102  to the second member  104 . 
       FIG. 32  illustrates an embodiment of system  3200 . System  3000  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . System  3200  also includes an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 32  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . 
       FIG. 33  illustrates an embodiment of system  3300 . System  3300  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . System  3300  also includes an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 33  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . The base member  106  includes base suction coupling  140 . In some embodiments, a base suction coupling  140  may be configured to be operably coupled to a suction device  148 . Numerous types of suction devices  148  may be used. Examples of such suction devices  148  include, but are not limited to, vacuum pumps, suction pumps, and the like. In  FIG. 33 , base member  106  is illustrated as being operably coupled to one suction device  148 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more suction devices  148 . In some embodiments, a suction device  148  may be operably coupled to one or more base receivers  142 . In some embodiments, a suction device  148  may be operably coupled to one or more base transmitters  144 . In some embodiments, a suction device  148  may be operably coupled to one or more base processors  146 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3300  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3300  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3300  may process one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, system  3300  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3300  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3300  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3300  may transmit one or more signals  122  that include information related to the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . 
       FIG. 34  illustrates an embodiment of system  3400 . System  3400  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . System  3400  also includes an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 34  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . The base member  106  is illustrated as being directly coupled to a suction device  148  that is external to the base member  106 . Numerous types of suction devices  148  may be used. Examples of such suction devices  148  include, but are not limited to, vacuum pumps, suction pumps, and the like. In  FIG. 34 , base member  106  is illustrated as being operably coupled to one suction device  148  having an inlet positioned within the base member  106  and a discharge positioned to the outside of the base member  106 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more suction devices  148 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base receivers  142 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base transmitters  144 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base processors  146 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3400  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3400  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3400  may process one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, system  3400  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3400  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3400  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3400  may transmit one or more signals  122  that include information related to the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . 
       FIG. 35  illustrates an embodiment of system  3500 . System  3500  includes a first member  102  that has substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifices  124  and a second member  104  that has substantially circular head orifices  132 . System  3500  also includes an operably coupled base member  106 .  FIG. 35  illustrates base member  106  being operably coupled to the second member  104 . However, in some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to the first member  102  and to the second member  104 . The base member  106  is illustrated as being directly coupled to a suction device  148  that is internal to the base member  106 . Numerous types of suction devices  148  may be used. Examples of such suction devices  148  include, but are not limited to, vacuum pumps, suction pumps, and the like. In  FIG. 35 , base member  106  is illustrated as being operably coupled to one suction device  148  having an inlet positioned within the base member  106  and a discharge positioned to the outside of the base member  106 . In some embodiments, a base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more suction devices  148 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base receivers  142 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base transmitters  144 . In some embodiments, base member  106  may be operably coupled to one or more base processors  146 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3500  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3500  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3500  may process one or more signals  122 . For example, in some embodiments, system  3500  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more control units  120  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3500  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more detection units  114  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3500  may receive one or more signals  122  that were transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194  that direct the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . In some embodiments, system  3500  may transmit one or more signals  122  that include information related to the operation of an operably coupled suction device  148 . 
       FIG. 36  illustrates an embodiment of system  3600 . A top view of an embodiment of a sweeper unit  110  is illustrated. In this embodiment, a plurality of sweeper paddles  178  are operably coupled to a plurality of sweeper brackets  176  to form a sweeper arm  486 . The sweeper arm  486  is operably coupled to a sweeper drive mechanism  184 . In this embodiment, the sweeper drive mechanism  184  is illustrated as a manual sweeper drive mechanism  184 . The sweeper arm  486  is operably coupled to a plurality of sweeper support members  180 . The sweeper support members  180  are operably coupled to a first member  102 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The sweeper support members  180  align the sweeper arm  468  with the thorax orifices  124  so that the sweeper paddles  178  are oriented to sweep across the plurality of thorax orifices  124 . In this embodiment, the sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be used to advance the sweeper arm  468 . 
       FIG. 37  illustrates an embodiment of system  3700 . A top view of an embodiment of a sweeper unit  110  is illustrated. In this embodiment, a plurality of sweeper paddles  178  are operably coupled to a plurality of sweeper brackets  176  to form a sweeper arm  486 . The sweeper arm  486  is operably coupled to a sweeper drive mechanism  184 . In this embodiment, the sweeper drive mechanism  184  is illustrated as a sweeper drive mechanism  184  that includes a sweeper motor  186 . The sweeper arm  486  is operably coupled to a plurality of sweeper support members  180 . The sweeper support members  180  are operably coupled to a first member  102 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The sweeper support members  180  align the sweeper arm  468  with the thorax orifices  124  so that the sweeper paddles  178  are oriented to sweep across the plurality of thorax orifices  124 . In this embodiment, the sweeper drive mechanism  184  may be used to advance the sweeper arm  468 . In this embodiment, the sweeper unit  110  includes one or more sweeper receivers  188 . In this embodiment, the sweeper unit  110  includes one or more sweeper transmitters  190 . In this embodiment, the sweeper unit  110  includes one or more sweeper processors  192 . Accordingly, in this embodiment, sweeper unit  110  may receive one or more signals  122 . In this embodiment, sweeper unit  110  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In this embodiment, sweeper unit  110  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, sweeper unit  100  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more control units  120 . In some embodiments, sweeper unit  100  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, sweeper unit  100  may receive one or more signals  122  from one or more image acquisition devices  194 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, sweeper unit  110  may operate in a feedback loop. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper receiver  188  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct the sweeper motor  186  to operate thereby advancing sweeper arm  486 . In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be transmitted by one or more detection units  114 . In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be transmitted by one or more image acquisition devices  194 . In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be transmitted by one or more control units  120 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a sweeper motor  186  may be user  116  controlled. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use an image acquisition device  194  to determine the extent to which the thorax region of an insect has been swept from an insect that is immobilized in the first member  102 . The user  116  may then utilize a user interface  118  to cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that direct a sweeper motor  186  to operate. 
       FIG. 38  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of system  3800 . System  3800  includes a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a base unit  106 . The base unit  106  may be operably coupled to a detection support member  218 . The detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be mobile. An image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to the detection support member  218 . System  3800  may include a detection receiver  216 . System  3800  may include a detection transmitter  214 . System  3800  may include a detection processor  210 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3800  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3800  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3800  may process one or more signals  122 . The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be mobile. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length and width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, system  3800  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3800  may receive one or more signals  122  that cause an image acquisition device  194  to move to a selected position through movement of the image acquisition device  194  on the detection support member  218  and/or through movement of the detection support member  218 . In some embodiment, system  3800  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more detection motors  220  in order to control the position of an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, system  3800  may acquire and transmit one or more signals  122  that include one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may view the images and then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control one or more detection motors  220  that act to position an image acquisition device  194 . 
       FIG. 39  illustrates a top view of an embodiment of system  3900 . System  3900  includes a first member  102  that includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . The first member  102  is operably coupled to a manual drive mechanism  160 . System  3900  includes a detection support member  218  that is operably coupled to an image acquisition unit  194 . The detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be mobile. The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection receiver  216  (not shown). The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection transmitter  214  (not shown). The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection processor  210  (not shown). Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3900  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3900  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  3900  may process one or more signals  122 . The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220  (not shown). Accordingly, in some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be mobile. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length and width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, system  3900  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  3900  may receive one or more signals  122  that cause an image acquisition device  194  to move to a selected position through movement of the image acquisition device  194  on the detection support member  218  and/or through movement of the detection support member  218 . In some embodiment, system  3900  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more detection motors  220  in order to control the position of an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, system  3900  may acquire and transmit one or more signals  122  that include one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may view the images and then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control one or more detection motors  220  that act to position an image acquisition device  194 . 
       FIG. 40  illustrates a top view of an embodiment of system  4000 . System  4000  includes a first member  102  that includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124 . A moveable member  238  is illustrated as being operably coupled to the first member  102 . In some embodiments, moveable member  238  may be moved along the length of the first member  102 . A scraper aligner  224  is operably coupled to the moveable member  238  and to a scraper  222 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the scraper aligner  224  may be moved on the moveable member  238  to cause the scraper  222  to travel across the width of the first member  102 . In some embodiment, system  4000  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
       FIG. 41  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of system  4100 . System  4100  includes a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124  and the second member  104  includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a base unit  106 . The base unit  106  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . Moveable member  238  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be mobile. A scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to the moveable member  238 . The scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to a scraper  222 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, scraper aligner  224  may be moved alone the moveable member  238  to move the scraper  222  across the first member  102 . In some embodiments, scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . System  4100  may include one or more collection receivers  244 . System  4100  may include one or more collection transmitters  246 . System  4100  may include one or more collection processors  240 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4100  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4100  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4100  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4100  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4100  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper  222  to move to a selected position through movement of the scraper aligner  224  on the moveable member  238  and/or through movement of the moveable member  238 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection motors  248  in order to control the position of a scraper  222 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection motors  248  that act to position a scraper  222 . In some embodiment, system  4100  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
       FIG. 42  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of system  4200 . System  4200  includes a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124  and the second member  104  includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a base unit  106 . The base unit  106  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . Moveable member  238  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be mobile. A scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to the moveable member  238 . The scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to a scraper  222 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, scraper aligner  224  may be moved alone the moveable member  238  to move the scraper  222  across the width of first member  102 . In some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be moved to move the scraper  222  across the length of first member  102 . In some embodiments, scraper aligner  224  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . System  4200  may include one or more collection receivers  244 . System  4200  may include one or more collection transmitters  246 . System  4200  may include one or more collection processors  240 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4200  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4200  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper  222  to move to a selected position through movement of the scraper aligner  224  on the moveable member  238  and/or through movement of the moveable member  238 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection motors  248  in order to control the position of a scraper  222 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection motors  248  that act to position a scraper  222 . In some embodiments, the scraper  222  may be positioned to collect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiment, system  4100  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
     System  4200  may include a detection support member  218 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a base member  106 . The detection support member  218  is operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be mobile. An image acquisition device  194  is operably coupled to the detection support member  218 . System  4200  may include a detection receiver  216 . System  4200  may include a detection transmitter  214 . System  4200  may include a detection processor  210 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4100  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may process one or more signals  122 . The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be mobile. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length and width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, system  4200  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4200  may receive one or more signals  122  that cause an image acquisition device  194  to move to a selected position through movement of the image acquisition device  194  on the detection support member  218  and/or through movement of the detection support member  218 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more detection motors  220  in order to control the position of an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, system  4200  may acquire one or more images and transmit one or more signals  122  that include the one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may view the images and then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control one or more detection motors  220  that act to position an image acquisition device  194 . In some embodiment, system  4200  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
       FIG. 43  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of system  4300 . System  4300  includes a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124  and the second member  104  includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a base unit  106 . The base unit  106  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . Moveable member  238  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be mobile. An intake support member  234  that is operably coupled to a suction intake  230  may be operably coupled to the moveable member  238 . The intake support member  234  may be operably coupled to a suction device  236 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, intake support member  234  may be moved alone the moveable member  238  to move the suction intake  230  across the first member  102 . In some embodiments, intake support member  234  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . System  4300  may include one or more collection receivers  244 . System  4300  may include one or more collection transmitters  246 . System  4300  may include one or more collection processors  240 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4300  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4300  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4300  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4300  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4300  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  to move to a selected position through movement of the intake support member  234  on the moveable member  238  and/or through movement of the moveable member  238 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection motors  248  in order to control the position of a suction intake  230 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to effect transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection motors  248  that act to position a suction intake  230 . In some embodiments, the suction intake  230  may be positioned to collect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiment, system  4300  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
       FIG. 44  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of system  4400 . System  4400  includes a first member  102  that is operably coupled to a second member  104 . The first member  102  includes a plurality of thorax orifices  124  and the second member  104  includes a plurality of head orifices  132 . The first member  102  and the second member  104  are operably coupled to a base unit  106 . The base unit  106  may be operably coupled to a moveable member  238 . Moveable member  238  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the moveable member  238  may be mobile. An intake support member  234  that is operably coupled to a suction intake  230  may be operably coupled to the moveable member  238 . The intake support member  234  may be operably coupled to a suction device  236 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, intake support member  234  may be moved alone the moveable member  238  to move the suction intake  230  across the first member  102 . In some embodiments, intake support member  234  may be operably coupled to a collection motor  248 . System  4400  may include one or more collection receivers  244 . System  4400  may include one or more collection transmitters  246 . System  4400  may include one or more collection processors  240 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may process one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a collection motor  248 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  to move to a selected position through movement of the intake support member  234  on the moveable member  238  and/or through movement of the moveable member  238 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more collection motors  248  in order to control the position of a suction intake  230 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection motors  248  that act to position a suction intake  230 . In some embodiments, the suction intake  230  may be positioned to collect one or more insect salivary glands 
     System  4400  may include a detection support member  218 . In some embodiments, a detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a base member  106 . The detection support member  218  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the detection support member  218  may be mobile. An image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to the detection support member  218 . System  4400  may include a detection receiver  216 . System  4400  may include a detection transmitter  214 . System  4400  may include a detection processor  210 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may transmit one or more signals  122 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may process one or more signals  122 . The image acquisition device  194  may be operably coupled to a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be stationary. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be mobile. In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, the image acquisition device  194  may be scanned along the length and width of the first member  102 . In some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122  that direct operation of a detection motor  220 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, system  4400  may receive one or more signals  122  that cause an image acquisition device  194  to move to a selected position through movement of the image acquisition device  194  on the detection support member  218  and/or through movement of the detection support member  218 . 
     In some embodiments, a user  116  may control one or more detection motors  220  in order to control the position of an image acquisition device  194 . For example, in some embodiments, system  4400  may acquire and transmit one or more signals  122  that include one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may view the images and then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control one or more detection motors  220  that act to position an image acquisition device  194 . In some embodiment, system  4400  may include one or more operably coupled sweeper arms  286  that are operably coupled to one or more sweeper support members  180  (not shown). 
       FIG. 45  illustrates operational flow  4500  that includes operation  4510  that includes introducing an insect into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that are operably coupled to one or more second members  104 , wherein the one or more first members  102  include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the insect protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members  104  include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the insect, operation  4520  that includes laterally moving one or both of the one or more first members  102  and the one or more second members  104  relative to each other to substantially immobilize the head portion of the insect, and operation  4530  that includes substantially separating (or sweeping) the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. 
     In  FIG. 45  and in the following description that includes various examples of operations used during performance of the method, discussion and explanation may be provided with respect to any one or combination of the above-described examples, and/or with respect to other examples and contexts. However, it should be understood that the operations may be executed in a number of other environments and contexts, and/or modified versions of the figures. Also, although the various operations are presented in the sequence(s) illustrated, it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in other orders than those which are illustrated, or may be performed concurrently. 
     Operation  4510  includes introducing an insect into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that are operably coupled to one or more second members  104 , wherein the one or more first members  102  include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the insect protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the insect and the one or more second members  104  include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the insect. Numerous types of insects may be introduced into a device. Examples of such insects include, but are not limited to, mosquitos, bees, wasps, crickets, fruit flies, beetles, and the like. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be selected for use with a specific type of insect. Accordingly, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be configured with a thorax orifice  124  and a head orifice  132  that may be used with a selected insect. In some embodiments, the dimensions of an insect may be determined in order to select a first member  102  and/or a second member  104 . The dimensions of an insect may be determined through use of numerous methods. In some embodiments, a microscope  198  may be used to measure the dimensions of an insect. Such dimensions may include, but are not limited to, the length of the head of an insect, the length of the head and neck of an insect, the width of the head of an insect, and the like. Such dimension determinations may be used to select a first member  102  and second member  104  for use with an insect. An insect may be introduced into a device manually. For example, a user  116  may place an insect into the device. An insect may be introduced into a device through use of an automated protocol. For example, in some embodiments, an insect may introduced into a device through use of suction. 
     Operation  4520  includes laterally moving one or both of the one or more first members  102  and the one or more second members  104  relative to each other to substantially immobilize the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a user  116  may manually move a first member  102  relative to a second member  104 . In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to move a first member  102  relative to a second member  104 . 
     Operation  4530  includes substantially separating the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a user  116  may manually separate the thorax portion of an insect from the head portion of an insect. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a tweezers to grasp the thorax portion of an insect and pull the thorax portion away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a sweeper arm  286  to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to separate the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, the thorax portion of the insect may be separated from the head portion of the insect to extract a salivary gland from the insect. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a mosquito into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a mosquito may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the mosquito protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the mosquito and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the mosquito. Numerous types of mosquitos may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of mosquito. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may include one or more thorax orifices  124  and one or more head orifices  132  which are specifically configured for a female  anopheles  mosquito. For example, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be selected for use with an  anopheles stephensi  mosquito. In some instances, an  anopheles stephensi  mosquito will have a probiscus that is between about 1.73 mm and about 2.08 mm in length. In some instances, an  anopheles stephensi  mosquito will have a head plus probiscus length that is between about 2.23 mm and about 2.6 mm. In some instances, an  anopheles stephensi  mosquito will have a head that is between about 0.6 mm and about 0.8 mm in width. In some instances, an  anopheles stephensi  mosquito will have a thorax that is between about 0.82 mm and about 1.08 mm in width. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be selected that includes a substantially planar thorax plate  128  with a thickness of between about 0.060 inch and about 0.066 inch. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be selected that includes a substantially planar thorax plate  128  with a thickness of between about 0.060 inch and about 0.066 inch which includes a substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifice  124  having a base diameter that is between about 0.49 inch and about 0.51 inch with a hole that has a diameter between about 0.036 inch and about 0.04 inch. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be selected that includes a substantially planar thorax plate  128  with a thickness of about 0.062 inch which includes a substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifice  124  having a base diameter that is about 0.5 inch with a hole that has a diameter of about 0.037 inch. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be selected that includes a substantially planar thorax plate  128  with a thickness of between about 0.060 inch and about 0.066 inch which includes a substantially truncated cone shaped thorax orifice  124  having an entry angle that is between about 14 degrees and about 16 degrees relative to the horizontal axis of the thorax plate  128  with a hole that has a diameter between about 0.036 inch and about 0.04 inch. Accordingly, first members  102  may be selected that include a thorax orifice  124  that may be configured in numerous ways to accept numerous types of mosquitos. Second members  104  may be selected that include a head orifice  132  that may be configured in numerous ways to accept numerous types of mosquitos. For example, in some embodiments, a second member may be selected that includes a substantially planar head plate  136  with a thickness of between about 0.1 inch and about 0.3 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be selected that includes a substantially planar head plate  136  with a thickness of about 0.2 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be selected that includes a substantially planar head plate  136  with a thickness of between about 0.1 inch and about 0.3 inch and a substantially truncated cone shaped head orifice  132  having a base diameter of between about 0.2 inch and about 0.3 inch and a hole diameter that is between about 0.05 inch and about 0.06 inch. In some embodiments, a second member may be selected that includes a substantially planar head plate  136  with a thickness of about 0.2 inch and a substantially truncated cone shaped head orifice  132  having a base diameter of about 0.25 inch with a hole diameter that is about 0.054 inch. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a bee into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a bee may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the bee protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the bee and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the bee. Numerous types of bees may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of bee. Bees exhibit a large range of dimensions. For example, bumble bee workers may have a head width that is between about 3 mm and 6 mm while honey bee workers may have a head width that is between about 3 mm and 4 mm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of bee. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a wasp into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a wasp may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the wasp protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the wasp and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the wasp. Numerous types of wasps may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of wasp. For example, a wasp may have a head width that is between about 3 mm and about 5 mm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of wasp. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a cricket into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a cricket may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the cricket protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the cricket and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the cricket. Numerous types of crickets may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of cricket. For example, a cricket may have a head width that is between about 5 mm and about 6 mm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of cricket. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a fruit fly into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a fruit fly may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the fruit fly protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the fruit fly and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the fruit fly. Numerous types of fruit flies may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of fruit fly. For example,  Drosophila melanogaster  may have a head width that is about 1 mm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of fruit fly. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a beetle into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a beetle may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the beetle protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the beetle and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the beetle. Numerous types of beetles may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of beetle. For example, a cowboy beetle may have a head width that is about 0.5 cm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of beetle. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing a tick into the device (not shown). In some embodiments, a tick may be introduced into a device that includes one or more first members  102  that include one or more thorax orifices  124  through which a head portion of the tick protrudes and which restrains a thorax portion of the tick and one or more second members  104  that include one or more head orifices  132  that accept the head portion of the tick. Numerous types of ticks may be introduced into a device. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  of a device may be specifically selected for use with a specific type of tick. For example, a blacklegged tick may have a head width that is about 0.5 mm to about 1.0 mm. Accordingly, a user  116  may select a first member  102  and a second member  104  that configured to use with a specific type of tick. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing the insect into the device with one or more attractants (not shown). In some embodiments, one or more attractants may be used to introduce an insect into a device. For example, in some embodiments, an attractant may be placed next to a device such that an insect inserts its head through a first member  102  and into a second member  104  of a device. Numerous attractants may be used. Examples of such attractants include, but are not limited to, gases (e.g., carbon dioxide), food, pheromones, and the like. In some embodiments, one or more attractants may be included within a base member  106  that is operably coupled to a first member  102  and to a second member  104  of a device. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4510  includes introducing the insect into the device with suction (not shown). In some embodiments, one or more suction devices may be used to introduce an insect into a device. For example, in some embodiments, the first member  102  and second member  104  of a device may be operably coupled to a suction device that creates a suction through the first member  102  and the second member  104  that draws an insect into the first member  102  and second member  104  of the device. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be operably coupled to a base member  106  that is operably coupled to a suction device  148 . 
     In some embodiments, operation  4520  includes laterally moving one or more first members  102  relative to one or more second members  104  to immobilize the head portion of the insect (not shown). In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved relative to a second member  104  to immobilize the head portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be mobile and a second member  104  may be stationary. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved relative to a second member  104  to immobilize the head portion and the thorax portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved relative to a second member  104  to immobilize the head portion of an insect while leaving the insect intact. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved relative to a second member  104  to immobilize the head portion of an insect while separating the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually move a first member  102  by grasping and moving the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a manual drive mechanism  160  to move a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a first member  102  may be moved through use of an automated protocol. For example, in some embodiments, a drive motor may be used to move a first member  102 . In some embodiments, a drive motor may be controlled electronically. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4520  includes laterally moving one or more second members  104  relative to one or more first members  102  to immobilize the head portion of the insect (not shown). In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved relative to a first member  102  to immobilize the head portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be mobile and a first member  102  may be stationary. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved relative to a first member  102  to immobilize the head portion and the thorax portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved relative to a first member  102  to immobilize the head portion of an insect while leaving the insect intact. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved relative to a first member  102  to immobilize the head portion of an insect while separating the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually move a second member  104  by grasping and moving the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a manual drive mechanism  160  to move a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a second member  104  may be moved through use of an automated protocol. For example, in some embodiments, a drive motor may be used to move a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive motor may be controlled electronically. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4520  includes laterally moving one or more first members  102  and one or more second members  104  relative to each other to immobilize the head portion of the insect (not shown). In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved relative to each other to immobilize the head portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be mobile. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved relative to each other to immobilize the head portion and the thorax portion of an insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved relative to each other to immobilize the head portion of an insect while leaving the insect intact. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved relative to each other to immobilize the head portion of an insect while separating the thorax portion of the insect from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually move a first member  102  and a second member  104  by grasping and moving the first member  102  and the second member  104 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a manual drive mechanism  160  to move a first member  102  and a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved through use of an automated protocol. For example, in some embodiments, a drive motor may be used to move a first member  102  and a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive motor may be controlled electronically. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4520  includes utilizing one or more drive mechanisms to laterally move one or both the one or more first members  102  and the one or more second members  104  relative to each other (not shown). In some embodiments, a drive mechanism may be utilized to move a mobile first member  102  relative to an immobile second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism may be utilized to move a mobile second member  104  relative to an immobile first member  102 . In some embodiments, a drive mechanism may be utilized to move a mobile first member  102  and a mobile second member  104  relative to each other. In some embodiments, a manual drive mechanism  160  may be used to move a first member  102  and/or a second member  104 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may manually operate a manual drive mechanism  160  to move a first member  102  and/or a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a first member  102  and a second member  104  may be moved through use of an automated protocol. For example, in some embodiments, a drive motor  166  may be used to move a first member  102  and a second member  104 . In some embodiments, a drive motor  166  may be controlled electronically. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4520  includes utilizing one or more drive motors  166  to laterally move one or both the one or more first members  102  and the one or more second members  104  relative to each other (not shown). In some embodiments, one or more drive motors  166  may be used to move one or more first members  102  and/or second members  104  relative to each other. Numerous types of drive motors  166  may be used. Examples of such drive motors  166  include, but are not limited to, electric drive motors, piezoelectric drive motors, stepper drive motors, and the like. In some embodiments, a drive motor  166  may be operated directly by a user. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a switch to turn a drive motor  166  on and off. In some embodiments, a drive motor  166  may be included within a drive mechanism  160 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be used to control the operation of a drive motor  166 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control the operation of a drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be transmitted by a detection unit  114  that control the operation of a drive motor  166 . In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that control the operation of a drive motor  166 . Accordingly, the operation of a drive motor  166  may be controlled in numerous ways. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4530  includes sweeping the thorax portion of the insect away from the head portion of the insect (not shown). In some embodiments, sweeper arm  286  may be used to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of an insect. In some embodiments, the thorax portion of an insect may be manually swept away from the head portion of the insect. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be manually moved to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a tool to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a brush to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be included within a sweeper unit  110 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be used to control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be transmitted by a detection unit  114  that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may transmit one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control a sweeper motor  186  that moves a sweeper arm  286  to separate a thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4530  includes pulling the thorax portion of the insect away from the head portion of the insect (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may pull the thorax portion of the insect away from the head portion of the insect with a tool. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a tweezers to grasp the thorax portion of the insect and pull the thorax portion of the insect away from the head portion of the insect. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4530  includes substantially separating the thorax portion of the insect away from the head portion of the insect so that the one or more salivary glands from the insect remain attached to the head portion and are extracted from the thorax portion (not shown). In some embodiments, sweeper arm  286  may be used to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of an insect to extract one or more salivary glands from the insect. In some embodiments, the thorax portion of an insect may be manually swept away from the head portion of the insect to extract one or more salivary glands from the insect. For example, in some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be manually moved to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a tool to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a brush to sweep the thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, a sweeper arm  286  may be included within a sweeper unit  110 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to separate a thorax portion of an insect from a head portion of an insect. For example, in some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be used to control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a user interface  118  to cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . In some embodiments, one or more signals  122  may be transmitted by a detection unit  114  that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186 . For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to detect separation of the thorax portion of an insect from the head portion of an insect and transmit one or more signals  122  that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186  in response to detecting the separation. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to detect an insect salivary gland and transmit one or more signals  122  that control the operation of a sweeper motor  186  in response to detecting the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to obtain one or more images of an insect and transmit one or more images that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control a sweeper motor  186  that moves a sweeper arm  286  to separate a thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may transmit one or more images of an insect salivary gland that are displayed on a user interface  118 . A user  116  may then cause one or more signals  122  to be transmitted that control a sweeper motor  186  that moves a sweeper arm  286  to separate a thorax portion of an insect away from the head portion of the insect to extract a salivary gland. 
       FIG. 46  illustrates operational flow  4600  that includes operations  4610 , operation  4620 , and operation  4630  that correspond to operations  4510 ,  4520 , and  4530  as described above with regard to  FIG. 45  with additional operation  4640  that includes collecting one or more salivary glands from the insect. 
     In  FIG. 46  and in the following description that includes various examples of operations used during performance of the method, discussion and explanation may be provided with respect to any one or combination of the above-described examples, and/or with respect to other examples and contexts. However, it should be understood that the operations may be executed in a number of other environments and contexts, and/or modified versions of the figures. Also, although the various operations are presented in the sequence(s) illustrated, it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in other orders than those which are illustrated, or may be performed concurrently. 
     Operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from the insect. In some embodiments, one or more salivary glands may be collected from the insect manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect an insect salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect an insect salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect an insect salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect an insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a salivary gland from the insect. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect an insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a mosquito (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a mosquito manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a mosquito salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a mosquito salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a mosquito salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a mosquito salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more mosquito salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more mosquito salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more mosquito salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. In another embodiment, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a mosquito salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of mosquito salivary glands. Accordingly, a mosquito salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device may be configured in numerous ways to detect a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor and control memory. In some embodiments, control memory may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of mosquito salivary glands. Accordingly, a mosquito salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a mosquito salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a mosquito salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a mosquito salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a mosquito salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a mosquito salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a mosquito salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a mosquito salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a mosquito salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a bee (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a bee manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device  148  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a bee salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a bee salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a bee salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a bee salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more bee salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more bee salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more bee salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a bee salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a bee salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device  194  may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of bee salivary glands. Accordingly, a bee salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor  264  and control memory  266 . In some embodiments, control memory  266  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of bee salivary glands. Accordingly, a bee salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a bee salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a bee salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device  194  may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a bee salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a bee salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a bee salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a bee salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a bee salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a bee salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a wasp (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a wasp manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a wasp salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a wasp salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a wasp salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a wasp salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more wasp salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more wasp salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more wasp salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a wasp salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a wasp salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of wasp salivary glands. Accordingly, a wasp salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor  264  and control memory  266 . In some embodiments, control memory  266  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of wasp salivary glands. Accordingly, a wasp salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a wasp salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a wasp salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a wasp salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a wasp salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a wasp salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a wasp salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a wasp salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a wasp salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a cricket (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a cricket manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a cricket salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a cricket salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a cricket salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a cricket salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more cricket salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more cricket salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more cricket salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a cricket salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a cricket salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of cricket salivary glands. Accordingly, a cricket salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device may be configured in numerous ways to detect a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor and control memory. In some embodiments, control memory may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of cricket salivary glands. Accordingly, a cricket salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a cricket salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a cricket salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a cricket salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a cricket salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a cricket salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a cricket salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a cricket salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a cricket salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a fruit fly (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a fruit fly manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a fruit fly salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a fruit fly salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a fruit fly salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a fruit fly salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more fruit fly salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more fruit fly salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more fruit fly salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a fruit fly salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of fruit fly salivary glands. Accordingly, a fruit fly salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device may be configured in numerous ways to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor and control memory. In some embodiments, control memory may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of fruit fly salivary glands. Accordingly, a fruit fly salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a fruit fly salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a fruit fly salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a fruit fly salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a fruit fly salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a fruit fly salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a fruit fly salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a fruit fly salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a fruit fly salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a beetle (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a beetle manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a beetle salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a beetle salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a beetle salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a beetle salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more beetle salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more beetle salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more beetle salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a beetle salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a beetle salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of beetle salivary glands. Accordingly, a beetle salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device may be configured in numerous ways to detect a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor and control memory. In some embodiments, control memory may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of beetle salivary glands. Accordingly, a beetle salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a beetle salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a beetle salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a beetle salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a beetle salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a beetle salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a beetle salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a beetle salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a beetle salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting one or more salivary glands from a tick (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may collect one or more salivary gland from a tick manually. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use a scraper  222  to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize a detector  200  to detect a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may collect a tick salivary gland and then use a detector  200  to confirm collection of the tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, a user  116  may utilize an image acquisition device  194  to detect a salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a tick salivary gland with a microscope  198 . In some embodiments, a user  116  may detect a tick salivary gland with a camera  196 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a user  116  may use numerous methods and devices to detect and then collect a tick salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of a salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that control one or more collection units  112  in response to the one or more images. For example, in some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, one or more such signals  122  may be transmitted by an image acquisition device  194  that is configured to detect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, such signals  122  may be received by a collection unit  112  that is directed to collect a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more tick salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more tick salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect one or more tick salivary glands and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect a tick salivary gland. In another embodiments, the control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect a tick salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may include a detection processor  210  and detection memory  212 . In some embodiments, detection memory  212  may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of tick salivary glands. Accordingly, a tick salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. An image detection device may be configured in numerous ways to detect a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may include a control processor and control memory. In some embodiments, control memory may include a database that includes multiple images of insect salivary glands that include images of tick salivary glands. Accordingly, a tick salivary gland may be detected by comparing collected images against images in the database. A control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect a tick salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a tick salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a tick salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a tick salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of a tick salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of a tick salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of a tick salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of a tick salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes detecting one or more salivary glands (not shown). Numerous methods may be utilized to detect one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be used to detect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a microscope  198  may be used to detect an insect salivary gland. Numerous types of microscopy may be used. Examples of such microscopy include, but are not limited to, bright field microscopy, confocal microscopy, dark field microscopy, digital microscopy, fluorescence interference contrast microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, multifocal plane microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, and the like. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be a camera  196 . In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be a charge coupled device (CCD). In some embodiments, two-dimensional imaging with a grayscale device may be used to produce a digitized image. In some embodiments, three-dimensional imaging may be used to produce a depth map. In some embodiments, structured light methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, shading methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, passive stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, active stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may utilize a database that includes one or more images of insect salivary glands. For example, in some embodiments, a database may include one or more images of a salivary gland from a specific type of insect. An image acquisition device  194  may then obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland and then compare the acquired images to one or more images in the database to determine the presence of an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to detect a sporozoite. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an insect salivary gland may be detected by detecting one or more sporozoites. In some embodiments, a mosquito salivary gland may be detected by detecting one or more sporozoites. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes detecting one or more images of the one or more salivary glands (not shown). Numerous methods may be utilized to obtain one or more images of one or more insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be used to obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a microscope  198  may be used to obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland. Numerous types of microscopy may be used. Examples of such microscopy include, but are not limited to, bright field microscopy, confocal microscopy, dark field microscopy, digital microscopy, fluorescence interference contrast microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, multifocal plane microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, and the like. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be a camera  196 . In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be a charge coupled device (CCD). In some embodiments, two-dimensional imaging with a grayscale device may be used to produce a digitized image. In some embodiments, three-dimensional imaging may be used to produce a depth map. In some embodiments, structured light methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, shading methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, passive stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. In some embodiments, active stereoscopic methods may be used for imaging. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes detecting one or more physical properties of the one or more salivary glands (not shown). In some embodiments, the mass of an insect salivary gland may be determined with a balance  202 . In some embodiments, the viscosity of an insect salivary gland may be determined with a viscometer. Accordingly, numerous methods and devices may be utilized to determine one or more physical characteristics of an insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes detecting one or more spectral properties of the one or more salivary glands (not shown). In some embodiments, one or more spectrometers  208  may be used to determine one or more spectral properties of one or more insect salivary glands. Examples of spectrometers  208  that may be used include, but are not limited to, ultraviolet/visible light spectrometers  208 , circular dichroism spectrometers  208 , refractometers  206 , mass spectrometers  206 , and the like. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting the one or more salivary glands by scraping the one or more salivary glands (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may manually use a scraper  222  to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect an insect salivary gland by scraping the insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to detect an insect salivary gland and transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect an insect salivary gland and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of an insect salivary gland and direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102  in order to direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102  in order to direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of an insect salivary gland and direct a scraper aligner  224  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled scraper  222  to collect the insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, operation  4640  includes collecting the one or more salivary glands with suction (not shown). In some embodiments, a user  116  may manually use a suction intake  230  that is operably coupled to a suction device to collect an insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an automated protocol may be used to collect an insect salivary gland with suction. For example, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may obtain one or more images of an insect salivary gland and then send the one or more images to a user interface  118  where the one or more images may be viewed. A user  116  may then use the user interface  118  to cause the transmission of one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to detect an insect salivary gland and transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may detect an insect salivary gland and then transmit one or more signals  122  that are received by a control unit  120 . The control unit  120  may then process the one or more signals  122  and then transmit one or more signals  122  that direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. Accordingly, in some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. 
     In some embodiments, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, an image detection device may detect an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . In some embodiments, an image detection device may detect one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102 . Accordingly, an image acquisition device  194  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of an insect salivary gland and direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may be configured to process one or more images in order to detect the position of an insect salivary gland. For example, in some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes an x-y grid that is projected onto a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102  in order to direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. In some embodiments, a control unit  120  may process an image that includes one or more fiducial markers on a first member  102  and determine the position of an insect salivary gland on the first member  102  in order to direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. Accordingly, a control unit  120  may be configured in numerous ways to detect the position of an insect salivary gland and direct an intake support member  234  and/or a moveable member  238  to position an operably coupled suction intake  230  to collect the insect salivary gland. 
     One skilled in the art will recognize that the herein described components (e.g., operations), devices, objects, and the discussion accompanying them are used as examples for the sake of conceptual clarity and that various configuration modifications are contemplated. Consequently, as used herein, the specific exemplars set forth and the accompanying discussion are intended to be representative of their more general classes. In general, use of any specific exemplar is intended to be representative of its class, and the non-inclusion of specific components (e.g., operations), devices, and objects should not be taken limiting. 
     With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations are not expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity. 
     In some instances, one or more components may be referred to herein as “configured to,” “configured by,” “configurable to,” “operable/operative to,” “adapted/adaptable,” “able to,” “conformable/conformed to,” etc. Those skilled in the art will recognize that such terms (e.g. “configured to”) generally encompass active-state components and/or inactive-state components and/or standby-state components, unless context requires otherwise. 
     While particular aspects of the present subject matter described herein have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, based upon the teachings herein, changes and modifications may be made without departing from the subject matter described herein and its broader aspects and, therefore, the appended claims are to encompass within their scope all such changes and modifications as are within the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to claims containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that typically a disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms unless context dictates otherwise. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be typically understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.” 
     With respect to the appended claims, those skilled in the art will appreciate that recited operations therein may generally be performed in any order. Also, although various operational flows are presented in a sequence(s), it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in other orders than those which are illustrated, or may be performed concurrently. Examples of such alternate orderings may include overlapping, interleaved, interrupted, reordered, incremental, preparatory, supplemental, simultaneous, reverse, or other variant orderings, unless context dictates otherwise. Furthermore, terms like “responsive to,” “related to,” or other past-tense adjectives are generally not intended to exclude such variants, unless context dictates otherwise. 
     Those having skill in the art will recognize that the state of the art has progressed to the point where there is little distinction left between hardware, software, and/or firmware implementations of aspects of systems; the use of hardware, software, and/or firmware is generally (but not always, in that in certain contexts the choice between hardware and software can become significant) a design choice representing cost vs. efficiency tradeoffs. Those having skill in the art will appreciate that there are various vehicles by which processes and/or systems and/or other technologies described herein can be effected (e.g., hardware, software, and/or firmware), and that the preferred vehicle will vary with the context in which the processes and/or systems and/or other technologies are deployed. For example, if an implementer determines that speed and accuracy are paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly hardware and/or firmware vehicle; alternatively, if flexibility is paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly software implementation; or, yet again alternatively, the implementer may opt for some combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware in one or more machines, compositions of matter, and articles of manufacture, limited to patentable subject matter under 35 USC 101. Hence, there are several possible vehicles by which the processes and/or devices and/or other technologies described herein may be effected, none of which is inherently superior to the other in that any vehicle to be utilized is a choice dependent upon the context in which the vehicle will be deployed and the specific concerns (e.g., speed, flexibility, or predictability) of the implementer, any of which may vary. Those skilled in the art will recognize that optical aspects of implementations will typically employ optically-oriented hardware, software, and or firmware. 
     In some implementations described herein, logic and similar implementations may include computer programs or other control structures. Electronic circuitry, for example, may have one or more paths of electrical current constructed and arranged to implement various functions as described herein. In some implementations, one or more media may be configured to bear a device-detectable implementation when such media hold or transmit device detectable instructions operable to perform as described herein. In some variants, for example, implementations may include an update or modification of existing software or firmware, or of gate arrays or programmable hardware, such as by performing a reception of or a transmission of one or more instructions in relation to one or more operations described herein. Alternatively or additionally, in some variants, an implementation may include special-purpose hardware, software, firmware components, and/or general-purpose components executing or otherwise invoking special-purpose components. Specifications or other implementations may be transmitted by one or more instances of tangible transmission media as described herein, optionally by packet transmission or otherwise by passing through distributed media at various times. 
     Alternatively or additionally, implementations may include executing a special-purpose instruction sequence or invoking circuitry for enabling, triggering, coordinating, requesting, or otherwise causing one or more occurrences of virtually any functional operation described herein. In some variants, operational or other logical descriptions herein may be expressed as source code and compiled or otherwise invoked as an executable instruction sequence. In some contexts, for example, implementations may be provided, in whole or in part, by source code, such as C++, or other code sequences. In other implementations, source or other code implementation, using commercially available and/or techniques in the art, may be compiled/ /implemented/translated/converted into a high-level descriptor language (e.g., initially implementing described technologies in C or C++ programming language and thereafter converting the programming language implementation into a logic-synthesizable language implementation, a hardware description language implementation, a hardware design simulation implementation, and/or other such similar mode(s) of expression). For example, some or all of a logical expression (e.g., computer programming language implementation) may be manifested as a Verilog-type hardware description (e.g., via Hardware Description Language (HDL) and/or Very High Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Descriptor Language (VHDL)) or other circuitry model which may then be used to create a physical implementation having hardware (e.g., an Application Specific Integrated Circuit). Those skilled in the art will recognize how to obtain, configure, and optimize suitable transmission or computational elements, material supplies, actuators, or other structures in light of these teachings. 
     The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of the devices and/or processes via the use of block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples. Insofar as such block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples contain one or more functions and/or operations, it will be understood by those within the art that each function and/or operation within such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, or virtually any combination thereof, limited to patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101. In an embodiment, several portions of the subject matter described herein may be implemented via Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other integrated formats. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein, in whole or in part, can be equivalently implemented in integrated circuits, as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more microprocessors), as firmware, or as virtually any combination thereof, limited to patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101, and that designing the circuitry and/or writing the code for the software and or firmware would be well within the skill of one of skill in the art in light of this disclosure. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein are capable of being distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, and that an illustrative embodiment of the subject matter described herein applies regardless of the particular type of signal bearing medium used to actually carry out the distribution. Examples of a signal bearing medium include, but are not limited to, the following: a recordable type medium such as a floppy disk, a hard disk drive, a Compact Disc (CD), a Digital Video Disk (DVD), a digital tape, a computer memory, etc.; and a transmission type medium such as a digital and/or an analog communication medium (e.g., a fiber optic cable, a waveguide, a wired communications link, a wireless communication link (e.g., transmitter, receiver, transmission logic, reception logic, etc.), etc.). 
     In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various embodiments described herein can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by various types of electro-mechanical systems having a wide range of electrical components such as hardware, software, firmware, and/or virtually any combination thereof, limited to patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101; and a wide range of components that may impart mechanical force or motion such as rigid bodies, spring or torsional bodies, hydraulics, electro-magnetically actuated devices, and/or virtually any combination thereof. Consequently, as used herein “electro-mechanical system” includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuitry operably coupled with a transducer (e.g., an actuator, a motor, a piezoelectric crystal, a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS), etc.), electrical circuitry having at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one integrated circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one application specific integrated circuit, electrical circuitry forming a general purpose computing device configured by a computer program (e.g., a general purpose computer configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein), electrical circuitry forming a memory device (e.g., forms of memory (e.g., random access, flash, read only, etc.)), electrical circuitry forming a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch, optical-electrical equipment, etc.), and/or any non-electrical analog thereto, such as optical or other analogs (e.g., graphene based circuitry). Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that examples of electro-mechanical systems include but are not limited to a variety of consumer electronics systems, medical devices, as well as other systems such as motorized transport systems, factory automation systems, security systems, and/or communication/computing systems. Those skilled in the art will recognize that electro-mechanical as used herein is not necessarily limited to a system that has both electrical and mechanical actuation except as context may dictate otherwise. 
     In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various aspects described herein which can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, and/or any combination thereof can be viewed as being composed of various types of “electrical circuitry.” Consequently, as used herein “electrical circuitry” includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuitry having at least one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one integrated circuit, electrical circuitry having at least one application specific integrated circuit, electrical circuitry forming a general purpose computing device configured by a computer program (e.g., a general purpose computer configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program which at least partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein), electrical circuitry forming a memory device (e.g., forms of memory (e.g., random access, flash, read only, etc.)), and/or electrical circuitry forming a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch, optical-electrical equipment, etc.). Those having skill in the art will recognize that the subject matter described herein may be implemented in an analog or digital fashion or some combination thereof. 
     Those skilled in the art will recognize that at least a portion of the devices and/or processes described herein can be integrated into an image processing system. Those having skill in the art will recognize that a typical image processing system generally includes one or more of a system unit housing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or non-volatile memory, processors such as microprocessors or digital signal processors, computational entities such as operating systems, drivers, applications programs, one or more interaction devices (e.g., a touch pad, a touch screen, an antenna, etc.), control systems including feedback loops and control motors (e.g., feedback for sensing lens position and/or velocity; control motors for moving/distorting lenses to give desired focuses). An image processing system may be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components, such as those typically found in digital still systems and/or digital motion systems. 
     Those skilled in the art will recognize that at least a portion of the devices and/or processes described herein can be integrated into a data processing system. Those having skill in the art will recognize that a data processing system generally includes one or more of a system unit housing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or non-volatile memory, processors such as microprocessors or digital signal processors, computational entities such as operating systems, drivers, graphical user interfaces, and applications programs, one or more interaction devices (e.g., a touch pad, a touch screen, an antenna, etc.), and/or control systems including feedback loops and control motors (e.g., feedback for sensing position and/or velocity; control motors for moving and/or adjusting components and/or quantities). A data processing system may be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components, such as those typically found in data computing/communication and/or network computing/communication systems. 
     Although user  116  is described herein as a single individual, those skilled in the art will appreciate that user  116  may be representative of a human user, a robotic user (e.g., computational entity), and/or substantially any combination thereof (e.g., a user may be assisted by one or more robotic agents) unless context dictates otherwise. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in general, the same may be said of “sender” and/or other entity-oriented terms as such terms are used herein unless context dictates otherwise. 
     The herein described subject matter sometimes illustrates different components contained within, or connected with, different other components. It is to be understood that such depicted architectures are merely exemplary, and that in fact many other architectures may be implemented which achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” such that the desired functionality is achieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as “associated with” each other such that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or intermedial components. Likewise, any two components so associated can also be viewed as being “operably connected”, or “operably coupled,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewed as being “operably couplable,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Specific examples of operably couplable include but are not limited to physically mateable and/or physically interacting components, and/or wirelessly interactable, and/or wirelessly interacting components, and/or logically interacting, and/or logically interactable components. 
     All publications, patents and patent applications cited herein are incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing specification has been described in relation to certain embodiments thereof, and many details have been set forth for purposes of illustration, however, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is susceptible to additional embodiments and that certain of the details described herein may be varied considerably without departing from the basic principles of the invention. 
     Example I 
     Mosquito Collection and Preparation 
     In some embodiments, adult mosquitos may be collected by suction into a fifty milliliter tube that is coupled to a suction device. The fifty milliliter tube contains seventy percent ethanol. The mosquitos should not be left in the ethanol for more than five minutes. The mosquitos are then collected in a cell strainer. The mosquitos are briefly dunked in a petri dish that is filled with insect media. The mosquitos are then swirled to remove the ethanol from the mosquitos. The mosquitos should not be submerged in the insect media for more than five seconds. The mosquitos in the cell strainer are then placed on ice. The mosquitos are not allowed to dry. 
     Example II 
     Salivary Gland Collection 
     Device  400  is cleaned and then rinsed with seventy percent ethanol. The mosquitos are sorted so that they can be picked up quickly. The first member of device  400  is positioned at a first operating position. A suction device is turned on that is operably coupled to device  400 . The head of each mosquito is then guided into a thorax orifice on the first member. Other appendages, such as legs or wings, are not allowed to enter the thorax orifice. Each mosquito is positioned such that the legs face away from the edge of the thorax orifice. The first member is moved to immobilize the mosquitos. The vacuum device is turned off. The sweeper arm is moved to sweep the thorax portions from the immobilized mosquitos. Any thoraxes from the immobilized mosquitos that are not swept by the sweeper arm are manually swept. The first member is then moved to cut the heads off the mosquitos. The tissue that is left on the first member is pipetted onto a slide and the mosquito salivary glands are detected using a compound microscope that is in a dark field mode. 
     While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.