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.