Calyciphora albodactylus

Description

Calyciphora albodactylus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, except Portugal, the Benelux, Great Britain and Ireland. It is also known from Russia and Anatolia. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. The wingspan is 20–28 mm. The larvae feed on Cirsium helenioides, Cirsium ferox, Juricea cyanoides, Carlina vulgaris, Carlina acanthifolia and Carlina longifolia.