The type of tactile receptor that would most likely be activated by an insect landing on a hair on your skin is a type I cutaneous mechanoreceptor (Merkel disc)in the epidermis.

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The type of tactile receptor most likely activated by an insect landing on a hair on your skin is a hair follicle receptor, which is sensitive to movements on the skin's surface, not a Merkel disc, which is more involved in fine touch and pressure detection.

The Type of Tactile Receptor That Would Most Likely Be