LPi3a [FBbt_00053468]

Lobula plate intrinsic neuron that has a columnar morphology and dendrites that span around 15 columns of layer 3, with some extensions into layer 2, and 10 columns of layer 4 (Nern et al., 2025). Most of its presynapses are in layer 3 (Nern et al., 2025). It is predicted to be glutamatergic (Eckstein et al., 2024; Nern et al., 2025). There are around 50-60 of these cells on each side (Nern et al., 2025).

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LPi3a

ID: FBbt_00053468

Adult Glutamatergic Nervous system Visual system

Matched across 2 EM datasets by Nern et al. (2025).

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## Classification

Relationships

receives synaptic input in region: lobula plate layer 2, lobula plate layer 3, lobula plate layer 4
sends synaptic output to region: lobula plate layer 3

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
LPi04	exact synonym	Bates et al., 2025
LPi3a	exact synonym	Nern et al., 2025
LPi3a	exact synonym	Berg et al., 2025
LPi04	exact synonym	Nern et al., 2025
LPi04	exact synonym	Schlegel et al., 2024
LPi3a	exact synonym

List all available images of LPi3a (303 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	LPi3a_L (MaleCNS:178439)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Visual_system, Adult
	LPi3a_L (MaleCNS:236518)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Visual_system, Adult
	LPi3a_L (MaleCNS:236518)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Visual_system, Adult
	LPi3a_L (MaleCNS:99678)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Visual_system, Adult
	LPi3a_R (MaleCNS:103429)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Visual_system, Adult