How many have you lost to moths? How many rescued?

[LoveMyHats2]

Haven't lost any hats to wee bugs, but have repaired damage in old hats...to some extent. Usual methods I got from you all.

As an aside, are we sure this is the work of moth larvae? Seems that silverfish and carpet beetles are also likely culprits.
http://www.citymetropestmanagement.com.au/fabricpests

On damaged woolen clothes (e.g. socks), I've seen the cast larval skins and sandy droppings so I'm pretty sure it was the moths. But on old hats, I do wonder...never saw anything that would provide a clue, just the shallow or deep craters. They often seem to favor the fold line adjacent to hat ribbon - but not exclusively. So my question is:

Has anybody apprehended a suspect actually committing the crime?

That is one very interesting question! I hope someone can give a first hand experience answer to!

 

[PabloElFlamenco]

So my question is:
Has anybody apprehended a suspect actually committing the crime?

I've shot at a moth but I'm sure I missed, because I distinctly saw it flutter away... Hat's got two big holes in it now. (Ok, ok...I never said you have to believe everything I write!)