SPRING into this challenging illusion to test your skills of perception and attention.
If you can find the bee in this busy field of flowers in less than 20 seconds you just might have 20/20 vision.
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It’s no surprise that a bee would be drawn to such a colorful array of flowers.
As one of nature’s top pollinators, the insects are attracted to the bright petals and the smell of pollen.
In this sea of green stems and pink, purple, and yellow petals the striped body of the honey bee in question is hard to spot.
What makes this illusion all the more difficult is the inconsistency and lack of pattern.
Although there are only about six different designs of flowers in the graphic, they are scattered in the image randomly.
This repetition of visual stimuli without the presence of a pattern is bound to confuse the brain as it tries to find that pattern in order to better make sense of the image.
It will take conscious thought and intentional strategy to overcome this base brain functioning.
Instead of looking at the whole image and trying to spot a bee sticking out, systematically search the scene.
Start at a corner and scan the picture in either horizontal or vertical strips.
If rows do not work, consider visualizing a grid overtop of the picture and search each box one by one.
Some hints might help with your search:
- The bee has mean natural predators and is likely to land on a flower where it can blend in.
- The lighted color on the bee’s body is its white rounded wings, stuck up in the air.
- It’s easier for a bee to collect pollen from an open flower.
Keep reading if you are ready to have the answer revealed.
Right in the foreground of the image, just slightly left justified, sits a bee atop an open yellow flower.
Benefits of brainteasers and optical illusions
Researchers have developed many tests to show how various brain regions react to brainteasers and optical illusions. There are many benefits.
- They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
- By giving your brain a little workout regularly, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
- Studies have shown people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration, and attention.
- Improved concentration and attention span can help prevent cognitive decline in old age.
- Optical illusions can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
The small pollinator shows off a side profile while collecting its golden prize.
Check out more illusions and brainteasers especially curated by the U.S. Sun.
Stick with the floral theme and try to spot the one flower in this illusion that is missing a petal.
Or jump into a feline-oriented brainteaser as you try to find the cat in this real-world image of a landscaping shop.
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