Abstract
The occurrence of seven species of Elachistinae is reported from Ecuador, including the descriptions of five new species: Elachista adunca sp. n., E. laxa sp. n., E. lata sp. n. and E. phiala sp. n. One species is documented, but not named pending the availability of additional material. The new species are diagnosed and illustrated with photographs of the adults and genitalia. Elachista saccharella (Busck) is reported for the first time from Ecuador and a new host plant is recorded for this species.References
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