By the time I realized it wasn’t trash, I was already invested in the mystery. The strange tube had a careful structure, as if each grain of dust and fiber had been chosen and placed with purpose. Research finally led me to the answer: it was the protective case of a case-bearing moth larva, or plaster bagworm, a tiny creature that builds itself a mobile shelter from the forgotten bits of our homes.
I Found a Strange Little Object on My Floor—Then I Discovered What It Really Was
