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vwe = vestigial wings and elytra
Gene: vwe
Feature/structure: Wings & elytra
Linkage Group:  2 
Origin: EMS
Description: • Wings & elytra of pupae are extremely reduced & vestigial. Pupae unable to eclose. Occasional adult escapers with well-differentiated [but miniature] wings & elytra.
Illustration:  
Illustration of vwe mutant
 
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