Ian Rose | Civil Eats

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Ian Rose is a freelance science and nature writer based in Oregon. He focuses on wildlife, biodiversity and climate issues. His work has recently appeared in Scientific American, Hakai Magazine and The Scientist, and he writes a weekly column at the Corvallis Advocate.

For Melon Farmers, Insects’ Benefits May Outweigh Their Costs

A two-spotted long horn bee visits a watermelon flower (Photo credit: Ashley Leach)