Spotting the flowers is easy – but only people with the eyes of a hawk can see the bee in 12 seconds

THIS mind-bending optical illusion has left even the most seasoned puzzle solvers scratching their heads.

Only people with high intelligence and the eyes of a hawk can crack this challenge in under 12 seconds.

Try and spot the hidden be in this optical illusion

The twisted optical illusion shows a bunch of colourful flowers beautifully arranged.

But there is a bee sneakily hiding in between these flowers – and your job is to find the insect.

This unique challenge was created by Swift Direct Blinds to raise awareness about the important role bees play in our ecosystem.

David Roebuck, Managing Director at Swift Blinds Direct, said: “Brainteasers and optical illusions are always a hit around the office and to be able to tie in with such an important cause is great.

“The hidden bee has really stumped a lot of people! We hope the Blind generates some fun and a talking point among people and raises some awareness at the same time.”

Alan Read, founder of environmental services business AMES, explained: “Bees are considered the most important group of insects as far as pollination of plants is concerned.

“Pollinators have a huge impact on the crops produced by the agriculture industry throughout the world.”

Most of the people were left baffled by this complex challenge.

But you can try your luck and see if you can crack the challenge and beat these people.

Although it appears to be a simple image, it’s trickier than it looks.

And you just have 12 seconds to solve it.

So buckle up, set the timer, and test your puzzle-solving skills.

But be warned, you need the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds – and must remain composed throughout.

You are more likely to make mistakes if you try to rush it, so check every square inch of the image.

But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?

It is also an important mental exercise that prolongs the lifespan of short-term memory.

Studies have shown that people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles improve their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.

Previously we told how the imagery is more than just find and game – some pictures can actually improve our health.

So before you start with this one, why don’t you try to spot the hidden shark?

And see if you can find the three pigs not wearing party hats in this task.

Or have a go at finding the sausage that definitely shouldn’t be in with the fruit and vegetables.

Only genius people can spot the camouflaged butterfly in under 10 seconds.

And see if you can find the hidden treasure chest within this party of pirates before they get their hooks on the gold inside.

Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?

If you didn’t see it, look again carefully.

Here is a hint for you: put your gaze on the bottom right side of the image.

If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you – scroll down to find it.

Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle in under a minute.

But if you managed to solve it in just 10 seconds, you are a genius with a perfect 20/20 vision.

If you love solving such puzzles we have more such challenges for you at the bottom of the page – scroll down to find them.

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