Caterpillar for ID.

[Vixpix]

Hi folks,
I found this handsom chap hidden amongst the reeds and moved him to this spot for the photo......and returned him to the reeds afterwards It was about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long at full stretch and beautifuly marked i think.
Any idea what it might be?

Thanks in advance!

Vic.

[geniculata]

hi vic,
red sword-grass.

gary.