A duplication of sequence from the Enhancer of split complex has been inserted into the M{3xP3-RFP.attP}ZH-51D docking site on the second chromosome using the P"["acman"]" system. The inserted fragment covers the entire Enhancer of split complex, except that the mα, m4 and m6 genes have been precisely deleted (from the TATA box to the end of the 3' UTR inclusive) from the inserted sequence.
Df(3R)E(spl)δ-6 Dp(3;2)E(spl)δ-8Δα46 double mutant flies do not show defects in bristle development.
Dp(3;2)E(spl)δ-8Δα46 rescues the neurogenic phenotype associated with Df(3R)E(spl)δ-6.
Animals homozygous for the Df(3L)Brd-C1 and Df(3R)E(spl)δ-6 deletions and carrying one copy of Dp(3;2)E(spl)δ-8Δα46 are 100% embryonic lethal.
Flies homozygous for Df(3R)E(spl)δ-6 and carrying one copy of Dp(3;2)E(spl)δ-8Δα46 are viable and fertile with no detectable mutant morphological phenotype.