Spot the bee hiding in this field of flowers in under eight seconds – can you do it?
The tricky brainteaser is the work of artist Gergely Dudás from Hungary. Some have found it more challenging than expected.
This puzzle gained popularity when Gergely posted it online during the lockdown, serving as a fun activity to keep minds engaged.
It shows cute cartoon animals enjoying the sunshine in a bloom-filled meadow.
All you have to do if find the solitary bumblebee as fast as you can.
Sounds easy? Lots of other people say they struggled.
One puzzler said: “Found! Almost 2 minutes.”
Another wrote: “Found it. Took me a few minutes but I found it.”
But a third said: “OK can someone circle it for me? I can’t find it and it’s driving me bonkers.”
People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.
It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”
These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.
Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.
Have you solved it? Don’t worry, if you’re still struggling we’ve included the solution to the brainteaser down below.
But if you want to find it yourself, here’s a clue.
Look in the top right of the image, near the raccoon and the flowerpot.
If you enjoyed that, try solving these other optical illusions below.
