Sphinx Moth Caterpillar

The details are great here, Sandy, and the colors in the cat. stand out well.  I also like the curved body pose.

Very colorful creature, Sandy.  Interesting that your subject and BG have similar light values and color which can be difficult to make the subject stand out. So it's good that you have a defocused BG to isolate the subject.  I love the cool body patterns, like some ancient writing.  My only suggestion is to align the caterpillar more squarely with your focal plane since the bottom end is less sharp. I personally don't mind that the plant is not sharp, knowing the restrictions are tricky in such situations.  Judging from the fast shutter speed, I might have stopped down a bit more or set up at a lower position if possible.

Beautiful color and great detail and sharpness. The depth of field is right on causes the subject to pop from the background. 

Sandy: Impressive critter on a very fine perch. Nice find and a solid capture.>=))>

Nice clean shot of this sphinx caterpillar Sandy. I love that red horn. I was out there about the same time you were this year and saw these guys all over. I could not believe how much they were moving, and as you say plucking the foliage. I think they are Hyles lineata, or the White-lined Sphinx. There are going to be tons of the adults later on this spring/summer.