Moth Gall

“These moths belong to a group of insects—Lepidoptera, the order that includes butterflies and moths—that’s been around for hundreds of millions of years, well predating us, much less our taste for luxe outerwear. What the larvae are after, though, is not sweater-specific; they’re hungry for keratin, a hardy protein found in fur, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, and other animal adornments.” Moths have become so well-adapted to your closet that, “they don’t really live outside anymore.” Your home is their home and they’re tough to get rid of. The Atlantic (Gift Article): Sweater-Eating Moths Are an Unbeatable Enemy.