Fleas (S."Cafrath") was a common name for many kinds of small wingless Potili, parasites that sucked the blood of dogs,wolves, cats, rats and other animals, even Hildor and Melkorindi such as Orcs.Besides the problems posed by the creature itself, fleas could also act as a vector for diseases like Angurth.
Species Known in Middle-Earth:
- Ayniic fleas
- Horse Fleas
- Sand fleas
see:
- Flea's Wort
Literature
- MERP Rulebook 2nd Edition