Females lay no eggs. Oocytes often have nurse cell clusters at both ends. There are a total of 15 nurse cells per egg chamber. Mature oocytes may have micropyles at both ends, and may have no dorsal appendages and no polarity.

female-sterile No eggs laid. Oocytes often have nurse-cell clusters at both ends (15 nurse cells altogether). Mature oocytes can have micropiles at both ends, no dorsal appendages and no polarity.