ID this bug... maybe fake

[bbs2k]

Its embarassing that I even visit this site... but it's a time killer.

Someone posted this video [ http://www.break.com/index/alien_bug_found.html ] of a supposed caterpillar, and the comments go on for pages and pages (predominantly the word is that its either a 'pus caterpillar' or fake), can this message board give me the straight dope. (by dope i mean ID)

[bbs2k]

and yes after the word 'dope' I meant to leave a question mark... grrrr

[Johnny L.A.]

Not the one I was thinking of. I was thinking of this one (http://www.homevideos.com/freezeframes7/outerlimits258.jpeg).

[TwoTrouts]

It looks like a species of Puss Caterpillar. They have stinging, irritating hairs, so be careful with one if you find it! Here is some info (http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2130.html).

[Athena]

Oh come on, nobody knows for sure what it is? That's the weirest looking thing I've ever seen. I'd love to have a real ID.

[panache45]

Are you a Trekkie? 'Cause that thing definitely looks Cardassian.