You'll need amazing attention to detail to solve this brainteaser in time(Image: Gergely Dudás/Dudolf)

Only those with 20/20 vision can spot hidden bee among flowers in just eight seconds

Find out if you've got the sharpest vision in your family with this deceptively fiendish bumble bee brainteaser that needs to be solved in just eight seconds or less

by · The Mirror

Discover whether you have 20/20 vision or need a last-minute trip to the opticians with this impossibly difficult brainteaser.

Puzzles like this one are a great way to occupy the kids while they incessantly moan about the winter weather and refuse to play outside, and can provide some entertainment on your gruelling morning commute. But, research has also found that regularly solving brainteasers can actually have a positive impact on the central nervous system - resulting in cognitive improvements such as better attention span and concentration levels.

This mental workout really will test your visual skills, as well as your ability to remain calm under tight time pressure. Think you have what it takes? Let's dive straight in...

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Can you find the hidden bee?( Image: Gergely Dudás/Dudolf)

The image above shows a variety of animals enjoying their day out in a field of flowers: a couple of penguins are enjoying their ice creams, a rabbit is reading a book to the fox, and an adorable sheep is content eating its way through the meadow. But, hiding in plain sight is a bumble bee - and you need to find it in just eight seconds to prove you have the sharpest vision.

We're not giving away any clues on this one, so get your timer ready and concentrate... Zooming in on the image may help you find the insect faster. Admitting defeat already, or reckon you've cracked it in the nick of time? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to find the answer.

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If that brainteaser didn't even make you break a sweat, don't worry. It's now time to put your intelligence to the ultimate test with these 10 questions strategically designed to trick you. You have just three questions to answer each Q and need to get eight out of 10 correct to prove you're a modern day genius. Once you're done, you can check your answers here.

  1. What is the world's most popular social media platform by monthly active users?
  2. What is the smallest country in the world?
  3. How many planets are in our solar system, excluding Pluto?
  4. What is the name of the world's longest river?
  5. How many hearts does an octopus have?
  6. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
  7. What is the largest living organism on earth?
  8. What element forms the majority of the world's atmosphere
  9. In what year was the first iPhone released?
  10. What is scientific name for the name by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

Up for an even bigger challenge? Check out the UK spy agency's 'family-friendly' puzzle to find out if you have what it takes to become a spy.

Did you manage to find the bee in time? Let us know in the comments section below( Image: Gergely Dudás/Dudolf)

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