Caterpillar on Apple tree

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    Can anyone tell me if this caterpillar is dangerous as I found it on my apple tree
     

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    Good evening Rodimus we will have to wait for one of our more knowledgeable friends to come
    along to answer your question,I am sure it will be answered shortly:smile:

    I shouldn't touch it as I do know that hairy caterpillars can cause skin irritation ;)

    Ps I took the liberty of enhancing your photo,hope you are not offended.

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    I think But not sure, it may be the caterpillar of the Vapourer moth, is it dangerous, i don't know
    But i could be wrong
     
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