The predatory strategy of Lampona cylindrata, a common spider in New Zealand, is studied for the first time. L. cylindrata is a non-visual araneophagic predator (feeds on other spiders). L. cylindrata is also a versatile predator, that captures spider prey in the presence or absence of silk, captures insect prey both kleptoparasitically and independently, and feeds on the eggs of other spider species. Nine distinct predatory behaviours occur, and their use is dependent on the type of prey (spider or insect), and the circumstances under which it was found (e.g. away from or in the presence of, silk). The predatory sequence of L. cylindrata is interspersed with long periods of inactivity, both on and away from webs, although these intervals are much longer when L. cylindrata is on a web. These inactive periods also occur when L. cylindrata is hunting cursorially in the presence of draglines. Tests involving draglines show that L. cylindrata settles in areas containing the draglines of other spider species; L. cylindrata commonly functions as a sit-and-wait predator. Away from silk, the predatory sequence is much simpler and has a shorter duration. In the presence or absence of draglines, the cursorial predatory sequence of L. cylindrata contains fewer behavioural elements than used in web-associated. In particular, no vibratory behaviour is used. Predatory behaviour on foreign webs is more complex and involves aggressive mimicry. L. cylindrata also builds its own prey-capture web. Predation on dangerous prey, use of aggressive mimicry and acute eyesight are suggested as factors contributing to the evolution of complex predatory strategies. L. cylindrata is compared to Taieria erebus a closely related non-visual araneophage with complex predatory behaviour, and with Portia, a well-studied araneophage with acute vision that also uses complex strategies.