Which type of trap is specifically designed to capture adult female mosquitoes for virus studies?

The CDC Miniature Light Trap is specifically designed for capturing adult female mosquitoes, making it effective for virus studies. This trap employs light as an attractant, which is particularly appealing to many species of mosquitoes, including those that are potential vectors for viruses. The design allows for efficient collection and monitoring of mosquito populations, which is essential in studying their behavior, population dynamics, and the presence of pathogens.

The other traps listed serve different purposes. For instance, a Gravid Trap is intended to attract and capture female mosquitoes that are ready to lay eggs, utilizing a mixture of water and an attractant that mimics stagnant water, where mosquitoes prefer to deposit their eggs. An Oviposition Trap is designed specifically for collecting eggs and larval stages of mosquitoes rather than capturing adult females. A Carbon Dioxide Trap utilizes CO2 to attract mosquitoes; while effective, it is generally not as targeted towards adult females for virus research as the CDC Miniature Light Trap.