What type of mosquito trap is designed for capturing eggs?

The correct choice is the oviposition trap, which is specifically designed to capture mosquito eggs. These traps utilize a water source to attract female mosquitoes that are seeking a suitable site to lay their eggs. The design of an oviposition trap includes components that mimic natural environmental conditions favorable for egg-laying, such as stagnant water and specific substrates.

In contrast, while a gravid trap is intended to capture adult female mosquitoes looking for blood meals to develop their eggs, it does not directly capture the eggs themselves. Gravid traps use attractants related to the presence of organic material, enticing females that are already pregnant. The CDC trap, on the other hand, is primarily designed for capturing adult mosquitoes, primarily through the use of carbon dioxide and light, and does not facilitate egg capture. Similarly, a light trap is primarily used to attract and capture adult mosquitoes based on their attraction to light sources, which is not related to the egg-laying process.

Therefore, when focusing on the specific goal of capturing mosquito eggs, the oviposition trap is uniquely suited to this function.