I saw an article a few days ago stating that superworms can survive soley off styrofoam. I’ve noticed moths are also able to complete their life style from simply eating left over carbohydrates like left over chips. Where are these insects getting their water from?
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I’m not sure exactly what species you are talking about, but many simple organisms can absorb oxygen and water through their skin. If you are inquiring about larva (not real worm) then there are a ton of bugs out there that have a stage in their lives where they do not eat or drink.
From the [study](https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/docserver/fulltext/mgen/8/6/mgen000842.pdf?expires=1669148783&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=7B6774C4BAF08041E2283A8B5791E171) to which the superworm article referred:
>Moisture was controlled with a custom water sprayer to create a fine mist layer on the underside of the superworm container lid.
While I don’t know anything about metabolism of plastic, animals do get water from digesting sugars, fats, and protein in the process to turn their food into energy. Sugar and fat give more water than protein because once broken down protein creates byproducts that need to be peed out. Many animals get all the water they need from their food, from a combination of digesting sugars fats and protein, and from water already present in the food.
You’ll see this applied in sea rations which often include boiled sweets, like hard candies. Being pretty much pure sugar, it helps ward off dehydration for a longer period.
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