Scolia is a genus of scoliid wasps in the subfamily Scoliinae.

This genus is classified under the tribe Scoliini of the subfamily Scoliinae within the family Scoliidae.

[2] The forewing has a single recurrent vein and two submarginal cells.

[4] The species are usually black with variable yellow or red markings.

The majority of setae are usually black or white but may also be mixed with red or yellow.