A hole is seen in the blastoderm layer below the pole cells in embryos. The ventral furrow is extended posteriorly. Segments A8 to the telson are deleted. Segments A5 to A7 are expanded. Some twisting of the germband is seen. Labral and acron-derived structures are deleted. There is cell death in the head and tail region. Cephalic furrow and anterior midgut invagination are shifted anteriorly.