QR code on bee thorax (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Robyn Underwood, Penn State Extension apiculture educator, places a QR code on the thorax of a worker honey bee. Researchers will use several methods to track how honey bee foraging patterns are influenced by colony size and the characteristics of the surrounding landscape. Credit Robyn Underwood/Penn State Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.