This lesion only affects the coding sequences of the longer Hr38 mRNA isoform.
Amino acid replacement: Q318term.
C20689397T
Q318term | Hr38-PB; Q76term | Hr38-PD
Q318term
Site of nucleotide substitution in mutant inferred by FlyBase based on reported amino acid change.
Eclosing adults appear initially normal but die within a few hours following rupture of the cuticle at joints. Ruptures become melanized.