Finding these tiny Puss moth caterpillars was one of the highlights of my wildlife year (Puss moth kittens, 4 June). I’d seen photos of them, and oozed with envy when others posted their finds on social media, so to spot them sitting happily on a scruffy local willow tree was a magical moment. Sadly, I wasn’t able to follow them as they grew: I re-found them the second time I looked, then found one on my third visit, but nothing during any subsequent searches. So, either they wandered higher in the tree or fell victim to hungry birds. I hope the former is true.
