UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expressing PisdGD9902 under the control of Scer\GAL4GMR.PU induces light-dependent ommatidial disruption.
Adults expressing CG5991GD9902 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa to increase the efficiency of RNAi) do not show a significant defect in avoidance of noxious temperature (46[o]C) compared to control flies.