UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Larvae expressing ZirGD12624 under the control of Scer\GAL4He.PZ show a reduced rate of encapsulation (26%) of eggs of the avirulent wasp strain L. boulardi G486 compared to the rate seen in wild-type larvae.
Adults expressing ZirGD12624 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.