👉 Pristicamus, also known as the purple butterfly, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It belongs to the genus Prismaticus and is endemic to South America, where it can be found in several countries including Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. The butterfly has distinctive markings that are often described as purple or blue due to its complex color pattern. Pristicamus species have been known to live in a variety of habitats, such as forests, gardens, and wet