Do Silverfish Eat Woollens?

What do they eat? Moth larvae have a specific diet and typically pick clothes made from animal fibers such as silk, wool, cashmere, angora or fur, and materials that contain keratin. Keratin is composed of fibrous structural proteins and can also be found in our skin and hair.

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What bugs eat cashmere?

Moth larvae prefer fibers of animal origin, including wool, mohair, cashmere, fur, and feathers. They are particularly attracted to dark, warm, humid spaces, and dirty clothing (especially unwashed items that may have lingering body oils or food residue).