# Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains

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> **Published:** 2026-07-01T18:59:21.000Z  
> **Category:** RESEARCH  
> **Impact Score:** 170/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/museums-could-use-ravenous-superworms-to-clean-skeletons)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/superworms-could-replace-beetles-for-cleaning](https://spidits.com/timeline/superworms-could-replace-beetles-for-cleaning)

## Executive Summary
An optimal ratio of 10-15 grams of larvae per gram of specimen minimized cleaning time with no bone damage.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/museums-could-use-ravenous-superworms-to-clean-skeletons)**: Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains — _An optimal ratio of 10-15 grams of larvae per gram of specimen minimized cleaning time with no bone damage._

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