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Wasp on Erigeron - Coelioxys

Wasp on Erigeron - Coelioxys
Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
July 25, 2013
Size: BL ~10.5 - 11mm
This wasp is on an Erigeron species (Asteraceae) at the Alluvial Fan area, elevation 8557', in Rocky Mountain National Park. The wing venation is not readable. The pointed tail suggests Tiphiidae. Any help with its ID is much appreciated.

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Coelioxys
Thanks so much for this ID. This is a new genus for us. How interesting that its scientific name means "sharp belly". With this pointed abdomen, would this be the female? Your help is so much appreciated.

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