265bp deletion within the intron separating exons 7 and 8.
Position of mutation on reference sequence inferred by FlyBase curator based on author statement. Mutation is a 265 bp deletion between exons 7 and 8 of FBrf0052459, figure 2.
The myofibrillar structure of the thoracic muscles is disrupted in homozygous adults, although interdigitated thick and thin filaments can occasionally be seen by electron microscopy.
Heterozygotes are flightless with a normal wing posture. Homozygotes are flightless with an abnormal wing posture.
Flies are flightless and hold their wings in an abnormal position, and sometimes show variable jump ability. Muscle fibers are disorganized and Z discs show electron dense structures.
homozygote with abnormal wing phenotype heterozygote wing phenotype normal homozygote unable to fly heterozygote unable to fly