@coldpasta Found a reference to it in the Bangalore Mirror. It looks like a pile of pine needles when it's not hiding out on its usual haunt, some mango leaves. They mention that you could easily miss some when collecting mango leaves for Ugadi(South Indian New Year-evidently the leaves can be cooked and eaten). They also say, and I quote, "Make no mistake, touching one of these will cause intense irritation for hours." So avoid helping to collect and cook mango leaves and you should be fine.
don't touch fluffy, furry worm, bad idea.