Molecular phylogeny of the Thyropygus allevatus group of giant millipedes and some closely related groups.

Highlights: [•] First molecular phylogenetic study of the family Harpagophoridae. [•] Genus Thyropygus was recovered as monophyletic under all analyses. [•] Gonopodal characters are typically suitable for classification of harpagophorids. [•] Harpagophorid millipedes have a high degree of endemicity: limited natural dispersal. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]