Superworms eating polystyrene (IMAGE) University of Queensland Caption The common Zophobas morio ‘superworm’ can eat through polystyrene. Credit The University of Queensland Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.