This image presents a close-up forensic view of a single damaged green leaf in Situm, Papua New Guinea

This image presents a close-up forensic view of a single damaged green leaf in Situm, Papua New Guinea. The leaf is vertically oriented, displaying a mottled green and yellow coloration, with yellowing prominent along its lower midrib and distal tip. Numerous small, white, irregular formations are distributed across its surface, consistent with lichen or scale insects. The right margin of the leaf exhibits an irregular tear or section missing. The leaf is suspended from a thin, light-brown branch traversing the upper portion of the frame from the left. The background is a blurred composition of dense green foliage and brown organic material, indicative of a lush natural environment. No human subjects, actions, or artificial objects are present. The lighting is natural and diffused.