Bio-degradation of polyestyrene by red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum)

Proyecto semilleros 2018

VI Convocatoria de Semilleros de Investigación USTA

Título: Biodegradación de poliestireno por el gorgojo de la harina (Tribolium castaneum)

Is it possible to biodegrade polystyrene by red flour beetle larvae?

Larvae of Tenebruis (Alphitobius diaperinus) could degrade 60% of polyestynene.

May be the red flour beetle larvae could degrade polyestyrene. Why not?