Stenchaetothrips biformisStenchaetothrips biformis is a species of thrips sometimes called the "rice thrips", a crop pest, is often described in the literature under the synonyms Baliothrips biformis and Thrips oryzae.DescriptionAdults are minute with 7 segmented antennae; eggs are laid singly in leaves; nymphs are white or pale yellow.Pest statusS. biformis is a pest of sorghum in India and Asian rice: especially during dry weather. Young seedlings are especially subject to damage: with a high rate of reproduction, this pest may caue serious damage.