Melon thrips
Nymphs and adults are damaging stage. Infested leaves become yellow or brown, also acquire bronze colour, then crinkle and die. Damaged terminal become discoloured [...] leaves, less damage to buds and flowers. In addition to direct damage, it also transmits virus from infected to healthy plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] Nymph development time is dependent on temperature, but host plant quality also has an influence. After completion of nymph stage, it drops to soil and pupate