SPRING is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a floral brainteaser?
Test your IQ and your eyesight by trying to find the butterfly in this image.
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The insect seamlessly blends in with the flowerbed of pink peonies but those with eagle eyes should be able to spot it.
From blooming buds to flourishing flowers, you’ll be left scratching your head trying to make sense of this busy image.
Whether you plan to scan the image from top to bottom or left to right, the time to beat is 15 seconds.
It might go without saying that the wings of the butterfly are a similar shade of pink as the flower petals.
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And if you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the top half of the image.
Pay particular attention to the green leaves dotted throughout.
Beside one of the leaves, you may notice the outline of the disguised butterfly.
We can reveal that the camouflaged insect is located in the upper half of the image, towards the centre.
The brainteaser, which comes from Hopes Grove Nurseries via Country Living, can help you exercise your brain.
“Gardening has many benefits for the mind, body and soul; it truly is an all-rounder when it comes to protecting health,” said Morris Hankinson, Director of Hopes Grove Nurseries.
“The record to find the butterfly is 15 seconds — if you can beat that well done! Good luck.”
Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.
If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.
Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
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.
Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?
If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you.
And if you want to challenge yourself further, we’ve got you covered.
There’s some more optical illusions and brainteasers below.
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