hypomorphic allele - genetic evidence
lethal | rescuable maternal effect
some die during embryonic stage
some die during pupal stage
visible
wing
Many embryos fail to hatch but some develop to the pupal stage and then die. A few escapers also emerge. Adults exhibit defects in wing development varying from slight notches to vg-like wings.
Mobilisation demonstrates the P{lwB} insertion causes the mutant phenotype.
Mobilisation demonstrates the P{lwB} insertion causes the mutant phenotype.