Expression of Dscam1miRNA.ext.UAS under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PU, in combination with a Dicer-2 transgene to enhance RNAi efficiency, results in locomotor defects, death within 9 d of eclosion and loss of the L-shaped structure of the adult mushroom body, compared to controls; expression under the control of Scer\GAL4Pdf.PU results in a significant reduction in arborization of the adult PDF-positive ventral lateral neurons, compared to controls.