Yellow tussock moth caterpillar (likely)

Found on foliage in gardens, woodland edges, and forests, especially on broad-leaved trees and shrubs.

The caterpillar chews leaves, often feeding on willow, poplar, oak, maple, and various ornamental plants.

Solitary, mostly foliage-dwelling larvae molt several times before spinning a cocoon and pupating. Its dense hairs can deter predators, though coloration varies among species.

Hairs may cause skin or eye irritation in sensitive people, so avoid handling. Adults are pollinators or nectar-feeders, while larvae contribute to food webs and generally cause limited, localized leaf damage.