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