The effect of predaceous arthropods on the survival of the stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.), is reviewed and compared with data accumulated for horn flies, Haematobia irritans (L.), and face flies, Musca autumnalis De Geer. Nineteen arthropod species in five families known to be predaceous as immatures or adults were collected in association with stable fly immatures developing in grass clippings in central Missouri. Predation of stable fly eggs and larvae accounted for 34–73% apparent mortality in season- long experiments. Lists of predaceous and competitive arthropod species affecting stable fly survival are presented, as well as a comparative list of predaceous and competitive arthropods collected from bovine dung in the same geographic area.