Silencing (using Ctet\TeTxLCTNT.UAS) of Scer\GAL4VT033051 neurons in adult males significantly alters some parameters of pulse song and sine song, compared to controls; there is no significant effect on the number of males that sing, or wing extension toward females, but copulation success is significantly reduced, compared to controls; take off and forced flight ability are significantly impaired, compared to controls.