Expression driven by Scer\GAL4GMR42H07 is detected in four distinct layers of the lobula plate, representing the terminal arborizations of T5 cells.
Silencing (using Ctet\TeTxLCTNT.UAS) of Scer\GAL4GMR42H07 neurons in adult males significantly alters some parameters of pulse song, but not sine song, compared to controls; there is no significant effect on the number of males that sing, wing extension toward females, or copulation success, compared to controls; forced flight ability, but not take off ability, is significantly impaired, compared to controls.
Optogenetic activation (using Cnoc\ChR1Cs.IVS.20xUAS.Venus with 590 nm (yellow) light) of Scer\GAL4GMR42H07 neurons in adult males during flight results in either flight stopping or a significant reduction in wing beat amplitude.