Balintus is a gossamer-winged butterfly genus of the tribe Eumaeini in the subfamily Theclinae.

Its only known species, Balintus tityrus, is found in the Neotropical realm, where it is endemic to Colombia.

[1] It is generally agreed that this butterfly represents a distinct lineage and is worthy of recognition at least as subgenus.

However, there is some dispute about whether the name was validly established, or is a nomen nudum.

The matter has been submitted to the ICZN for discussion.