Gene conversion using Abd-BFab7-2.tHa.scs-prom as a donor template, which results in the endogenous Fab-7 sequences being replaced with those in Abd-BFab7-2.tHa.scs-prom (producing a chromosome with the Fab-72 deletion with scsprom inserted upstream of it, with the scsprom fragment oriented such that the PstI end is next to the Fab-72 deletion endpoint).
In homozygous males, segment A6 is completely transformed into A7, as revealed by the complete absence of tergite or sternite tissue in the position of A6 in adults. Heterozygotes have the same phenotype, although not as severe. Homozygous females show transformation of A7 into A8, as shown by a strong reduction of the seventh tergite in adults. In addition, the sixth tergite is also reduced in size.