Neuropeptide with neuromodulator or neurotransmitter role that activates the adipokinetic hormone/corazonin-related peptide receptor (ACPR) (Probable). May function in regulation of post-ecdysis activities (Probable). Does not activate the A.gambiae adipokinetic hormone (AKH) and corazonin (CRZ) receptors (Probable). Only expressed in the head and thorax body segments of adults. Is more expressed in adult males than in females. Much more expressed in adults than in larvae. Belongs to the AKH/HRTH/RPCH family. Truncated N-terminus.