Maria Sibylla Merian
Maria Sibylla Merian (2 April 164713 January 1717) was a German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, a descendant of the Frankfurt branch of the Swiss Merian family. Merian was one of the first naturalists to observe insects directly.
Argentine black and white tegu
The specific name, "merianae", is in honor of German-born naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian.